Job overview
Are you a caring individual looking for a new flexible working life? Do you have the passion and skills to support across our wonderful Special needs school? Amazing - our Temporary Staffing Bank needs you!
Please note applicants will need to be able to commit to a long term booking, Monday - Friday 8:00-16:00
Our staffing bank is looking to grow its team of incredible Health Care Assistants (HCA's). Working on our bank allows you the flexibility of a zero hours contract, whilst allowing you to be part of one amazing team. We are a growing and changing organisation, and are looking for new team members to work with us during this time of change.
The role of a Healthcare Assistant is a very privileged role, as a HCA you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients.
Main duties of the job
To excel in this role you will need to have previous experience with children/special needs (Paediatrics)
1. Have 6 months experience as a Health Care Assistant within the NHS.
2. Experience with children with special needs
3. Be IT literate
4. Have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
5. Experience with Gastro feeding desirable
6. Have an eye for detail and be able to maintain accurate documentation.
7. able to do basic observations- height and weights
8. Be flexible
Working for our organisation
At ESTH, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Epsom and St Helier online.
9. wash and dress patients.
10. serve meals and help to feed patients.
11. help people to move around.
12. make beds.
13. make patients feel comfortable.
14. monitor patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.
Person specification
Right to Work in the UK
Essential criteria
15. UK Passport / Share Code
6 months UK experience
Essential criteria
16. 6 months UK experience
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**
**PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS VIA EMAIL AND NOT BY POST. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK YOUR RECRUITMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS. YOU CAN ACCESS THIS ACCOUNT VIA OUR WEB SITE> Work for Us > Current Vacancies > My Job Account**
For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.
If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.