Healthcare Assistant | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,651 - £31,312 Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8SD |
| Company: | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7746368/343-7682283-UB-RB-VGC |
Summary
As a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant in Gynaecology Outpatients, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. Working under the supervision of registered nurses and clinicians, you will assist with clinical and administrative tasks to ensure smooth patient flow and a positive experience.
Your responsibilities include preparing clinic rooms, ensuring equipment is clean and ready for use, and supporting patients during consultations and minor procedures. You will take observations, record vital signs accurately, and provide reassurance and information to patients, maintaining dignity and confidentiality at all times.
You will also assist with chaperoning, specimen collection, and stock management, while adhering to infection control and health and safety standards. Administrative duties may include updating patient records, and liaising with multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. You will contribute to a caring and professional atmosphere, promoting the Trust’s values and delivering compassionate care.
This role offers opportunities for development and is ideal for individuals passionate about women’s health and committed to supporting patients through their gynaecological care journey.
Their main duties include welcoming and preparing patients for consultations, assisting with chaperoning during intimate examinations, and maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality at all times. They help set up clinic rooms, ensure equipment is clean and ready for use, and manage stock levels for consumables. HCAs often take observations such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, and accurately record these in patient notes. They provide reassurance and basic health information to patients, signposting them to appropriate resources when needed. Administrative tasks may include updating electronic patient records, booking follow-up appointments, and supporting the flow of clinics by liaising with reception and nursing teams. Infection control is a key responsibility, including cleaning clinical areas between patients and adhering to hygiene protocols. HCAs also assist with minor procedures, such as coil fittings or biopsies, by preparing instruments and supporting the clinician. Overall, the role requires excellent communication, empathy, and teamwork to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care in a busy outpatient environment.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
The Band 3 Healthcare Assistant in Gynaecology Outpatients plays a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a busy outpatient environment. You will work under the supervision of registered nurses and clinicians to support women attending for consultations, investigations, and minor procedures. Your responsibilities include welcoming patients, providing reassurance, and maintaining dignity and confidentiality at all times.
You will assist in preparing clinic rooms and equipment, ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control standards. Clinical duties include taking and recording baseline observations such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, performing urine and pregnancy tests, and accurately documenting results. Acting as a chaperone during intimate examinations is an essential part of the role, alongside escalating any concerns promptly to qualified staff.
Additional tasks include supporting clinicians during procedures, handling and labelling specimens, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring clinical areas remain clean and organised. Strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are vital. This role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing safe, compassionate care for all patients.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Feb 2026