Healthcare Assistant - Mary Moore Ward | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Healthcare Assistant for Mary Moore Ward. The role involves delivering high-quality care under the supervision of nurses, requiring excellent communication and a desire to provide outstanding care. This full-time position will include training and support, offering an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare assistant role is preferred.
• Must be hardworking and passionate about caring for patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality nursing care to patients under supervision.
• Work as part of a team in a surgical ward.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well within a team

Compassion

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant - Mary Moore Ward. Band 3 - (subject to presentation of full care certificate). 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.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, Ward Manager who delegates tasks to the post holder, delivering high quality nursing care to patients as part of a team.

Qualifications and requirements

• Previous experience in this role is preferred but you will be provided with clinical training to learn the role and will have daily supervision by trained staff to perform safely, confidently and competently the clinical skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Genuine desire to become a part of our 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

Additional information

The Trust will always provide opportunities and support for your future career pathway and development. While the registered nurse retains accountability for the care delivered by the HCA, the post holder is responsible for their own practice, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role.

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 ensure the delivery of 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.

Closing date: Monday 15 Sep 2025.