Job summary Healthcare Assistant ( for the Paediatric Outpatients Department) Working under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse who delegates tasks to the post holder. The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will deliver high quality nursing care to patients, as part of a team. 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. Successful candidates will have a genuine desire to become a part of our amazing team and provide outstanding care for our patients. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work well within a team and you have to be hardworking, compassionate and has a passion to care to this client group. Hours of work are full time 37.5 hours per week. Main duties of the job Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is rated as Good by the CQC and we'd welcome applications from individuals committed to being part of the team to maintain and build on this. We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and caring Healthcare Assistants, who have a passion for working on a medical ward to join our supportive and friendly team.You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and inter-personal skills. You will be provided a clinical training to learn the role and will have daily supervision by trained staff to perform safely, confidently and competently the clinical skills required. The Trust are giving opportunities and support for your future career pathway and development. 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. About us 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. 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. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £28,166 a year pa inc HCAS per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-6926791-UB-RB-Y Job locations Epsom General Hospital, Paediatric Outpatients Department Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Healthcare Assistant role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Healthcare Assistant role. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within a team Experience of working within a ward/hospital in a caring role Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology Demonstrates an insight into personal care needs Skills Essential Good written/spoken communication skills Personal attributes Essential Demonstrates a sense of commitment to working in a caring environment with people of all ages Education Essential Care Certificate or willingness to complete the Care Certificate within 6-12 weeks Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within a team Experience of working within a ward/hospital in a caring role Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology Demonstrates an insight into personal care needs Skills Essential Good written/spoken communication skills Personal attributes Essential Demonstrates a sense of commitment to working in a caring environment with people of all ages Education Essential Care Certificate or willingness to complete the Care Certificate within 6-12 weeks 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 Epsom General Hospital, Paediatric Outpatients Department Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)