Healthcare Assistant | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Epsom is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to deliver high-quality nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate will have a genuine desire to care for others and the ability to work well within a team. Clinical training will be provided, and the position is full-time at 37.5 hours per week. This is a great opportunity to join an organization dedicated to outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to provide outstanding care.
• Ability to work well within a team; hardworking and passionate.
• Previous experience in the HCA role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality nursing care to patients as part of a team.
• Work within defined limits of competence and scope of the HCA role.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

HCA - Epsom ED

Working under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse who delegates tasks to the post holder. The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will deliver high quality nursing care to patients, as part of a team. The post holder is responsible for their own practice, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role. The registered nurse retains accountability for the care delivered by the HCA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality nursing care to patients as part of a team under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Work within defined limits of competence and within the scope of the HCA role; the Registered Nurse retains accountability for the care delivered by the HCA.

Requirements / Qualifications

• A genuine desire to be part of the team and provide outstanding care.
• The ability to work well within a team; hardworking, compassionate, and passionate about caring for the client group.
• Previous experience in the role is preferred.
• Clinical training will be provided; daily supervision by trained staff to perform clinically required skills safely and competently.

Hours & Work Arrangements

• Hours of work are full time 37.5 hours per week; part-time working hour requests will not be considered.
• For flexible/part-time working, contact the Trust’s Bank Partners at [e-mail].

About the Trust

Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is rated as Good by the CQC. We welcome applications from individuals committed to being part of the team to maintain and build on this.

Team & Site Information

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; St Helier Hospital; Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital. Our hospitals group collaborates on research, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Attachments & Closing

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Healthcare Assistant role.

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025