Healthcare Assistant | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust


Company:	Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Salary:	£30,630 - £32,346 pro rata per annum incl HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Epsom, KT18 7EG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Health care assistant – Outpatients & Pre assessment

Accountable to: Clinical Lead for Pre assessment, Outpatients & Outreach

Location: South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre

Line Managed by: Matron

Qualifications: Good Basic Education including Maths & English at GCSE level or equivalent NVQ Level 2

Experience of working with a Healthcare environment

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Job Summary:

To work towards maintaining a cohesive multidisciplinary team and to provide high quality care to patients. To ensure the efficient running of the outpatients & pre assessment department.

1. To assist the Doctor by preparing equipment for minor procedures.

2. To ensure patients privacy and dignity maintained at all times, chaperone the medical/Clinical staff as necessary.

3. Record patients vital signs

4. Carry out venesection and ECG when deemed competent, access any results and ensure passed onto the relevant personnel.

5. Assist with the moving and handling of patients using the correct aids available.

6. Record patient’s height and weight and assist them in completing any research questionnaires as required.

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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.

The responsibilities outlined encompass supporting clinical operations and ensuring efficient patient care. This includes preparing equipment for minor procedures, maintaining patient privacy and dignity, recording vital signs, assisting with procedures such as venesection and ECG, and helping with patient movement using appropriate aids. The role also involves recording patient measurements, aiding with research questionnaires, and escorting patients to various departments like X-ray. In the clinic setting, tasks include keeping the clinic environment tidy, stocking trolley supplies, managing confidential information, ensuring accurate documentation of notes and X-rays, and liaising with departments to facilitate patient flow. Additionally, the role involves notifying staff for drug restocking, cleaning equipment, managing communications, and operating computer systems effectively, alongside performing administrative duties. In terms of education and research, responsibilities include personal development, participating in clinical audits and clinical governance, supporting staff training, and supervising others in training programs to foster a positive learning environment within the centre.

This advert closes on Friday 28 Aug 2026

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