Healthcare Assistant - Mary Moore Ward

Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join their surgical ward team. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care to patients while working under the guidance of experienced nurses. The Trust values teamwork and dedication, making it a great place for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in patient care. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting equity, this position invites those who thrive in a caring environment to apply. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic healthcare setting, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English required along with Health & Social Care Level 2.
• Experience in caring roles within a hospital environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care under supervision.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Hardworking

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Health & Social Care Level 2 certificate

Job description

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

About
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Key details
Location
Site: St Helier Hospital
Address: Wrythe Lane
Town: Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 1AA
Major / Minor Region: Surrey

Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (pro rata per annum)

Salary
Salary: £28,166 pro rata per annum, incl. HCA
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: Band 2

Specialty
Main area: Surgery

Job Overview
Healthcare Assistant - Mary Moore Ward
Band 2 - Full-time 37.5 hours per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and caring Healthcare Assistant, with a passion for working on a surgical ward, to join our supportive and friendly team.

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

Working under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, Ward Manager who delegates tasks to the post holder, the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will deliver high quality nursing care to patients, as part of a team.

So if you’re the kind of person who cares about getting things right, and wants to make a difference in a forward-thinking team, we would love to meet you. APPLY NOW!

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 hardworking, compassionate and have a passion to care for this client group.

Working for our organisation
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Please see the attached supporting document(s) which contain more information about the Healthcare Assistant role.

Your application
References: You will be required to provide 3 years of employment/educational history. We do not accept references from personal email addresses such as Hotmail, Gmail etc. therefore please ensure you are providing professional working email addresses within your application form. If you are unable to provide professional email addresses and are invited to an interview, please ensure you advise the interviewers of this - otherwise, this may delay your pre-employment checks.

Closing date
Shortlisting: You will only be contacted via e-mail/SMS by the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are successfully shortlisted for this post. Please ensure that you check your Trac registered e-mail regularly.

DBS: We are committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

Disability Advice Line: SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our Confidential Disability Advice Line at: Telephone: [phone], Text: 07501066267, Email: [email protected]

Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification
Qualifications And Training
Essential criteria

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Health & Social Care Level 2 certificate

Experience
Essential criteria

• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working within a ward/hospital in a caring role

Knowledge
Essential criteria

• Demonstrates an insight into personal care needs

Skills
Essential criteria

• Good written communication skills

Personal attributes
Essential criteria

• Demonstrates a sense of commitment to working in a caring environment with people of all ages

Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Justina Oyibo
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 07557293819