Band 3 Health care assistant - Pre-Operative assessment
| Posting date: | 16 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,554 - £33,270 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW19 0QT |
| Company: | st georges nhs trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7911534/200-7911534-GO-VA |
Summary
A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To perform accurate patient observations e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, urine testing, height & weight and to record these correctly in the patient’s records, reporting any abnormality or change in these to a qualified nurse.
To request and undertake MRSA screening for all elective surgical patients.
To check routine investigation results including MRSA and urine MCS.
To transport, as required, clinical specimens, blood and blood-products as per Trust policy.
To support and reassure patients during clinical procedures or treatment.
To escort patients to and from other areas within the Trust e.g. X-Ray dept, transport lounge
Within agreed parameters will identify the need for further clinical investigations including ECGs, spirometry and blood glucose testing.
**The application process consists of the following stages:**
1. Shortlisting of applications
2. HCA Virtual Assessment - TBC
3. Interview (Face to Face)- TBC
Due to high interest this role will close before the advertised closing date
To assist with the moving and handling of patients and loads using the correct moving and handling aids and techniques in accordance with local guidelines and risk assessments.
To ensure that patient privacy and dignity are respected at all times.
To demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality and ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.
To perform accurate patient observations e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, urine testing, height & weight and to record these correctly in the patient’s records, reporting any abnormality or change in these to a qualified nurse.
To request and undertake MRSA screening for all elective surgical patients.
To check routine investigation results including MRSA and urine MCS.
To transport, as required, clinical specimens, blood and blood-products as per Trust policy.
To support and reassure patients during clinical procedures or treatment.
To escort patients to and from other areas within the Trust e.g. X-Ray dept, transport lounge
Within agreed parameters will identify the need for further clinical investigations including ECGs, spirometry and blood glucose testing.
To undertake advanced skills involving direct patient care, to a specified standard. These will include blood glucose testing, hand held spirometry, and taking of ECGs.
To undertake venepuncture training with documented assessment of competency
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 perform accurate patient observations e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, urine testing, height & weight and to record these correctly in the patient’s records, reporting any abnormality or change in these to a qualified nurse.
To request and undertake MRSA screening for all elective surgical patients.
To check routine investigation results including MRSA and urine MCS.
To transport, as required, clinical specimens, blood and blood-products as per Trust policy.
To support and reassure patients during clinical procedures or treatment.
To escort patients to and from other areas within the Trust e.g. X-Ray dept, transport lounge
Within agreed parameters will identify the need for further clinical investigations including ECGs, spirometry and blood glucose testing.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Apr 2026
To perform accurate patient observations e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, urine testing, height & weight and to record these correctly in the patient’s records, reporting any abnormality or change in these to a qualified nurse.
To request and undertake MRSA screening for all elective surgical patients.
To check routine investigation results including MRSA and urine MCS.
To transport, as required, clinical specimens, blood and blood-products as per Trust policy.
To support and reassure patients during clinical procedures or treatment.
To escort patients to and from other areas within the Trust e.g. X-Ray dept, transport lounge
Within agreed parameters will identify the need for further clinical investigations including ECGs, spirometry and blood glucose testing.
**The application process consists of the following stages:**
1. Shortlisting of applications
2. HCA Virtual Assessment - TBC
3. Interview (Face to Face)- TBC
Due to high interest this role will close before the advertised closing date
To assist with the moving and handling of patients and loads using the correct moving and handling aids and techniques in accordance with local guidelines and risk assessments.
To ensure that patient privacy and dignity are respected at all times.
To demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality and ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.
To perform accurate patient observations e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, urine testing, height & weight and to record these correctly in the patient’s records, reporting any abnormality or change in these to a qualified nurse.
To request and undertake MRSA screening for all elective surgical patients.
To check routine investigation results including MRSA and urine MCS.
To transport, as required, clinical specimens, blood and blood-products as per Trust policy.
To support and reassure patients during clinical procedures or treatment.
To escort patients to and from other areas within the Trust e.g. X-Ray dept, transport lounge
Within agreed parameters will identify the need for further clinical investigations including ECGs, spirometry and blood glucose testing.
To undertake advanced skills involving direct patient care, to a specified standard. These will include blood glucose testing, hand held spirometry, and taking of ECGs.
To undertake venepuncture training with documented assessment of competency
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 perform accurate patient observations e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, urine testing, height & weight and to record these correctly in the patient’s records, reporting any abnormality or change in these to a qualified nurse.
To request and undertake MRSA screening for all elective surgical patients.
To check routine investigation results including MRSA and urine MCS.
To transport, as required, clinical specimens, blood and blood-products as per Trust policy.
To support and reassure patients during clinical procedures or treatment.
To escort patients to and from other areas within the Trust e.g. X-Ray dept, transport lounge
Within agreed parameters will identify the need for further clinical investigations including ECGs, spirometry and blood glucose testing.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Apr 2026
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