Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability provide holistic patient nursing care
- Skills
Demonstrates an ability to listen and learn and escalate to Registered Nurse and other registered practitioners
- Knowledge
Awareness of human anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge
Demonstrates an insight into personal care needs
- Experience
Ability to work within a team
- Experience
Ability to provide holistic care
- Experience
Basic IT experience or willingness to input an electronic record system
- Personal Attributes
Demonstrates a sense of commitment to working in a caring environment with people of all ages
- Personal Attributes
Calm and approachable manner
- Personal Attributes
Personally and professionally mature and recognizes own limitations
- Qualifications and training
Care Certificate or willingness to complete the Care Certificate within 6-12 weeks
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
ability to use computer system and use of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge
Familiar with patient care
- Experience
Experience of working within relevant speciality in a ward or hospital in a caring role
- Experience
Experience of taking and documenting basic patient observations such as TPR and BP
- Personal Attributes
Flexibility to work across the trust
- Qualifications and training
GCSE or equivalent in Math and English
- Qualifications and training
Health & Social Care Level 2 or 3 certificate or Higher Development training
Job overview
.Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and making a real difference every day? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our dynamic General Medicine Ward team.
About the Role
As a Band 3 HCA, you will work under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, who will delegate tasks to you. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality nursing care to patients as part of a supportive and skilled team.
You will be responsible for your own practice, working within defined limits of competence and the scope of your role. While the Registered Nurse retains accountability for the care delivered, your contribution is essential to ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care.
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine desire to join our amazing team and provide outstanding care.
- Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively.
- Hardworking, compassionate, and committed to delivering person-centred care.
- Passion for caring for patients within a general medicine setting.
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment with strong leadership.
- Opportunities to progress within the NHS.
- Access to staff benefits including NHS pension scheme, wellbeing support, and staff discounts.
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.
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.
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Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Healthcare Assistant with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £30,630 - £32,346 Pro Rata, Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: Full time shift work incl nights & weekends. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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