Band 3 Healthcare Assistant | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	st georges nhs trust
Salary:	£31,554 - £33,270 per rota
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	tooting, SW17 0QT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

Working under the supervision of the qualified theatre staff, the HCA will participate and support the members of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high quality patient care.

***Due to the high volume of interest in this role, we may need to close this vacancy before the closing date***

We are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants who already hold a visa that allows them to work in the UK are welcome to apply. However, the Trust will not be able to offer sponsorship once that visa expires. For induction, training and operational reasons, applicants must also have at least 12 months remaining on their visa at the start of employment.

***Applicants must either hold a valid Care Certificate or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience. Please make sure you include these details in your application.***

***The application process consists of the following stages:***

1. Shortlisting of applications

2. Basic Maths & English Assessment - Date TBC (Via Ms Teams - please note that the assessment session will be recorded)

3. Interview Date - TBC (Face to Face)

Please do not reapply if you have applied

To assist with nursing care as instructed by the theatre practitioner staff, preparing theatres, checking equipment, instrument counts, patient positioning as required To participate in team briefing/debriefing and NatSSip 2 safe surgery checks in accordance with Trust and local theatre policy

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 transport, as required, clinical specimens, blood and blood-products as per Trust policy.

To support and reassure patients during clinical procedures or treatment.

To support the housekeeper in the maintenance of a clean environment by ensuring that lockers and the surrounding bed area is cleaned and maintained properly, and that theatre tables and trolleys are cleaned and re-made when patients are discharged.

To assist in the checking, unpacking and storing of items delivered to the clinical area by central stores when necessary.

To ensure that all equipment is cleaned after use in line with Trust policy.

To be aware of, and demonstrate adherence to, the Trust’s policy on infection control and waste disposal. To adhere to the principles of universal precautions in all aspects of patient care.

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

1.Trust Values:

1.1 We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.

2.Direct patient care:

2.1 To assist with nursing care as instructed by the nursing staff, including cleaning, counting instruments.

2.3 To assist with patient positioning in theatres.

2.5 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.

2.6 To ensure that patient privacy and dignity are respected at all times.

2.7 To demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality and ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.

3.Maintenance of the environment:

3.1 To support the housekeeper in the maintenance of a clean environment by ensuring that lockers and the surrounding area is cleaned and maintained properly,

3.2 To ensure that all linen is stored, transferred and disposed of correctly within Trust policy.

3.3 To assist the ward team to keep the ward/clinical area tidy, including storage cupboards, sluice, equipment and treatment rooms.

3.4 To assist in the checking, unpacking and storing of items delivered to the clinical area.

3.5 To ensure that all equipment is cleaned after use in line with Trust policy.

3.6 To be aware of, and demonstrate adherence to, the Trust’s policy on infection control and waste disposal. To adhere to the principles of universal precautions in all aspects of patient care.

3.7 To run errands as requested to assist in patient care/smooth running of the clinical area.

3.8 To assist in the delivery of health promotion advice as appropriate to role and in

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026

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