Band 3 HCA - Ward A6 (STH)
Band 3
Main area
Renal
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time \- 37\.5 hours per week
Job ref
343\-8216442\-AT\-CH
Site
A6 Renal Ward
Town
Carshalton
Salary
£30,630 \- £32,346 pro rata per annum incl HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/09/2026 23:59
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.
Job overview
Join the Renal Team at Epsom \& St Helier – Ward A6
We are currently seeking a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) with at least 1 year of experience in an acute general adult ward setting. A Care Certificate would be a strong advantage and ICLiP trained.
If you're interested and available, we encourage you to apply today — we’re excited to hear from you!
Please note: We are shortlisting and interviewing candidates who either hold a Care Certificate or have hospital\-based experience and are working towards one with evidence.
Working on our bank allows you to work flexibly whilst also allowing you to be part of one amazing team. We are a growing and changing organization, and are looking for new team members to work with us during this time of change.
You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our renal patients.
Main duties of the job
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- Direct patient care
- Maintenance of the environment
- Customer Service
- Professional Development
Working for our organisation
*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.*
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Direct patient care
- Maintenance of the environment
- Customer Service
- Professional Development
Person specification
education
Essential criteria
- has Care Certificate
Desirable criteria
- Working towards Care Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting for a duration long enough to have obtained relevant competencies for a Band 3 position. Experience of working with computers (i.e keyboard skills, data entry)
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Clinical skills (e.g Phlebotomy etc) Evidence of effective interpersonal skills. Evidence of good organizational skills. Self\-motivated to work under minimal supervision s.
Desirable criteria
- Be willing to work throughout the trust if required.
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Your application
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References
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.
Application feedback
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.
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