Overview
Working under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse who delegates tasks to the HCA. The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will deliver high quality nursing care to patients, as part of a team. The post holder is responsible for their own practice, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role. The registered nurse retains accountability for the care delivered by the HCA.
Successful candidates will have a genuine desire to become a part of our amazing team and provide outstanding care for our patients. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work well within a team and you have to be hardworking, compassionate and has a passion to care to this client group.
Please note, subject to any offers of employment, work placements will be in line with our vacancy pipeline. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate specific work area requests.
Hours of work are full time 37.5 hours per week, please note part-time working hour requests will not be considered. Should you be interested in working flexibly/part time please contact our Bank Partners at recruitment.sthelier@bankpartners.co.uk
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.
Qualifications and skills
* 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 practice, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role.
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; St Helier Hospital; and Epsom Hospital with associated units.
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.
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Healthcare Assistant role at Epsom and St Helier.
This advert closes on Thursday 5 Mar 2026
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