Job summary An exciting opportunity has become available within our Emergency Department to recruit Senior Healthcare Assistants in to our friendly team. We are looking to recruit experienced Healthcare Assistant that have undergone further development and training. It is essential that you have previous acute experience within an emergency care setting. The department has undergone a complete rebuild which finished July 2019. Since we have introduced new dynamic patient pathways to improve patient flow and experience that has resulted in the vast improvement of the department's performance. Our team is motivated, energetic and we strive to deliver the highest standards of evidence based nursing care. We are passionate about Emergency Nursing and the service we provide our local community. Main duties of the job The duties involved are assisting the qualified nursing staff in delivering a high quality patient focused service. Safe application and removal of plaster of paris, ECG recording skills and basic wound care skills are essential. The role involves elements of leadership and close working relationships with the Senior Nursing Team, so candidates must possess good communication skills and be able to use their own initiative. The successful applicant must be able to work an internal rotation shift pattern of days, weekends and nights and be able to work in a fast pace environment. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vR96pMboIYdo Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,329 to £26,958 a year per annum including High Cost Area Supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 384-AGB-EMF17479-B3 Job locations Royal Surrey County Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities To assist in the provision of high quality care to patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. Demonstrate a range of nursing skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect. To comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward/department at all times Job description Job responsibilities To assist in the provision of high quality care to patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. Demonstrate a range of nursing skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect. To comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward/department at all times Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or Level 3 apprenticeship. Completed Care Certificate Course Completed Co-Mentor (HCA's) or equivalent Basic Wound Care Skills Team Leader Module or willingness to undertake Knowledge and Skills Essential Previous experience in patient contact position within the Emergency Department Desirable Must have an understanding surrounding current healthcare policy / national guidance for Emergency Departments / CQC / 4-hour standard Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or Level 3 apprenticeship. Completed Care Certificate Course Completed Co-Mentor (HCA's) or equivalent Basic Wound Care Skills Team Leader Module or willingness to undertake Knowledge and Skills Essential Previous experience in patient contact position within the Emergency Department Desirable Must have an understanding surrounding current healthcare policy / national guidance for Emergency Departments / CQC / 4-hour standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Surrey County Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)