HCA Band 3 - Ward B5
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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Job overview
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.
Please note, subject to any offers of employment, work placements will be in line with our vacancy pipeline. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate specific work area requests.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must have recent experience providing hands-on care in a regulated health or social care setting (such as a hospital, care home, nursing home, or similar environment)to be considered for this role
You will be provided with the clinical training to learn the role. You will be provided with daily supervision by trained staff to perform safely, confidently and competently. Applicants must be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Genuine desire to become a part of our amazing team and provide outstanding care for our patients
- ability to work well within a team as well as individually
- be hard working, compassionate and have a passion to care for our client group.
the trust will always provide opportunities and support for your future career pathway and development.
whilst the registered nurse retains accountability for the care delivered by the HCA, the post holder is responsible for their own practise, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Healthcare Assistant role at Epsom and St Helier.