Job summary Surrey Downs Health & Care Mary Seacole is a new integrated unit providing care and rehabilitation to promote health, maximise independence and quality of life. All patients are treated with dignity, respect, involved in decisions at all stages of their treatment and care and the team strives to achieve what matters most to the patients. We are looking for dynamic, passionate and motivated health care assistants willing to continue to expand and develop their own skills and knowledge while supporting the patients and the team The team work Shift pattern (long days and night shifts) Main duties of the job Working under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse to support and assist the senior team members in the provision of a high quality standard of care and the promotion of physical, mental and emotional health to individuals and client groups. To be an effective member of the Multidisciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in the support of the senior team member. 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. About us Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes: The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area CSH Surrey Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust Surrey Council County Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before. In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £28,166 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc Outer HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 343-SDH&C-6908944 Job locations Mary Seacole Unit, Epsom General Hospital Epsom KT18 7EG Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: To support and assist the senior team member in the provision of a high standard of care and the promotion of physical, mental and emotional health to individuals and client groups. To be an effective member of the Multidisciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in the support of the senior team member Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a senior team member Health Promotion Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards To be involved in supporting, educating and informing family/carers where appropriate Assist in the promotion of health and wellbeing of patients Administration and Clerical Duties: Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to SDHC procedures Take and record telephone messages, respond and liaise appropriately Manage stationery and documentation supplies To be responsible for maintaining data entry and other record keeping e.g. recording mileage and annual leave on staff databases Team Working: Work as part of the team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required Maintain regular contact with the senior team member and communicate all relevant issue Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: To support and assist the senior team member in the provision of a high standard of care and the promotion of physical, mental and emotional health to individuals and client groups. To be an effective member of the Multidisciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in the support of the senior team member Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a senior team member Health Promotion Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards To be involved in supporting, educating and informing family/carers where appropriate Assist in the promotion of health and wellbeing of patients Administration and Clerical Duties: Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to SDHC procedures Take and record telephone messages, respond and liaise appropriately Manage stationery and documentation supplies To be responsible for maintaining data entry and other record keeping e.g. recording mileage and annual leave on staff databases Team Working: Work as part of the team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required Maintain regular contact with the senior team member and communicate all relevant issue Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic education to GCSE (or equivalent level) inclEnglish and Maths Desirable Evidence of professional development. NVQ Experience Essential Experience relevant to particular post Desirable Previous Health/Social experience. Skills Essential Ability to work independently following spoken or written instructions. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, valuing contributions from team members Desirable IT experience/ computer skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic education to GCSE (or equivalent level) inclEnglish and Maths Desirable Evidence of professional development. NVQ Experience Essential Experience relevant to particular post Desirable Previous Health/Social experience. Skills Essential Ability to work independently following spoken or written instructions. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, valuing contributions from team members Desirable IT experience/ computer skills 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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Mary Seacole Unit, Epsom General Hospital Epsom KT18 7EG Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)