Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 23.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 343-7759274-UB-RB-Y
- Employer
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Helier
- Town
- Carshalton
- Salary
- £29,651 - £31,312 Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/02/2026 08:00
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant
Band 3
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.
Job overview
Working under the supervision of the qualified nurse, the HCSW will participate and support the members of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high quality patient care.
Band 3 HCSW's will be expected to carry out skills depending upon the requirements of the clinical area.
Main duties of the job
To support clinicians in the running of clinics; performing any clinical observations that may be required beforehand.
Supporting nursing or other clinical staff with blood testing.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assist with nursing care and instructed by clinicians or the registered nursing staff.
To assist with moving and handling of patients and loads, using the correct moving and handling aids and techniques, in accordance with Trust policy, local guidelines and risk assessments.
To ensure that patient privacy and dignity are respected at all times and that nursing care is patient focused.
To demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality and to ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.
To perform patient observations, for example, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, urinalysis, heigh and weight, ECGs and dopplers, and other skills to be obtained with extra training.
To work within own personal/professional limitations and seek help or others to maintain safe practice.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Maths and English (Literacy)
Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with children
- Working within a healthcare environment
- Experience of working with computers - good IT skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills - verbal and written
- Good organisational skills - time keeping
- Self-motivated to work under minimal supervision
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently/use initiative and as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sara Galeone
- Job title
- Junior Sister - OPD
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02082963022
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