Healthcare Assistant | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,651 - £31,312 Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Carshalton, SM5 1AA |
| Company: | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7759274/343-7759274-UB-RB-Y |
Summary
Working under the supervision of the qualified nurse, the HCSW will participate and support the members of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high quality patient care.
Band 3 HCSW's will be expected to carry out skills depending upon the requirements of the clinical area.
To support clinicians in the running of clinics; performing any clinical observations that may be required beforehand.
Supporting nursing or other clinical staff with blood testing.
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.
To assist with nursing care and instructed by clinicians or the registered nursing staff.
To assist with moving and handling of patients and loads, using the correct moving and handling aids and techniques, in accordance with Trust policy, local guidelines and risk assessments.
To ensure that patient privacy and dignity are respected at all times and that nursing care is patient focused.
To demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality and to ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.
To perform patient observations, for example, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, urinalysis, heigh and weight, ECGs and dopplers, and other skills to be obtained with extra training.
To work within own personal/professional limitations and seek help or others to maintain safe practice.
This advert closes on Friday 27 Feb 2026