Healthcare Assistant - Band 3

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; St Helier; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals seek a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) with experience in an acute general adult ward to join a multidisciplinary team. A Care Certificate is a strong advantage and hospital-based experience is preferred.

You will work with supportive staff to provide compassionate, safe care for renal and general patients. You will receive clinical training and daily supervision to perform tasks safely, confidently, and competently within your scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate advantageous or hospital-based experience preferred.
• Experience in acute general adult ward setting is desirable.
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team and independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, safe patient care in a busy acute ward.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and colleagues to ensure effective care.
• Work within defined limits of competence under supervision and guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Hard work

Job description

the trust will always provide opportunities and support for your future career pathway and development. whilst the registered nurse retains accountability for the care delivered by the HCA, the post holder is responsible for their own practise, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role. St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

We are currently seeking a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) with experience in an acute general adult ward setting. A Care Certificate would be a strong advantage and ICLiP trained. Please note:We are shortlisting and interviewing candidates who either hold a Care Certificate or have hospital-based experience. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our renal patients. You will be provided with the clinical training to learn the role. You will be provided with daily supervision by trained staff to perform safely, confidently and competently. Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Genuine desire to become a part of our amazing team and provide outstanding care for our patients
• ability to work well within a team as well as individually
• be hard working, compassionate and have a passion to care for our client group., Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Genuine desire to become a part of our amazing team and provide outstanding care for our patients
• ability to work well within a team as well as individually
• be hard working, compassionate and have a passion to care for our client group.