An opportunity has arisen for a bank Health Care Assistant with one year’s experience to join the team in our well-established Day Surgery Units.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual, with excellent communication and organisational skills. Opportunities will be given for continued professional development. The successful candidate will be working as part of an enthusiastic team, striving to provide quality care, and continuously improving and developing services.

Although the role is being offered on a bank contract, a commitment to work Saturday 's will be required (as per clinical schedules - currently once a fortnight). Additional hours will be offered where available.

If you think that you have the relevant skills and experience, and want to be involved in first class healthcare as a pivotal key member, please apply.

Job summary

To assist nursing staff in the provision of safe effective care for patients attending the hospital.

To maintain safe and effective standard of care using research and evidence-based practice.

To ensure standards of practice are in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Independent Healthcare.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties:

Work effectively in a team in liaison with senior staff.

To carry out clinical duties in accordance with unit policy and procedures

To maintain and record accurate and appropriate clinical records of patient treatment and outcomes and to take appropriate action where required.

Work alongside the clinician in the provision of patient care and act as chaperone.

Participate in out-patient clinics as required. Undertake and record relevant patient investigation (once assessed as competent - training will be provided). These may include:

(General clinic duties)

• Height, weight and BMI calculation
• Urinalysis
• Blood pressure, temperature and pulse
• Venepuncture
• Blood glucose monitoring
• INR monitoring
• ECG
• Uroflowmetry

(Eye clinic duties)

• Biometry
• Auto refraction
• OCT
• Visual Fields
• Ophthalmic Pre-assessment

To ensure each working environment and all equipment is clean, in safe working order and adequately stocked with supplies. Report any deficiencies in stock or equipment and order supplies as required. Ensure environment is suitable and safe for patients and visitors.

Observe for possible complications of treatment and take appropriate action where required.

Identify department nursing problems or needs and liaise with other members of staff.

Additional Duties:

To be responsible for your continuing personal development and to participate in the development of other members of the team.

To assist in the orientation of new and temporary staff.

To promote best practice for Infection Control.

To participate in:

• mandatory training and training relevant to role
• regular staff meetings
• the appraisal system
• quality assurance audit

To maintain cleanliness and stock levels in clinic rooms/ward.

Any other duties deemed suitable by the manager as appropriate to the role.

This is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to undertake other duties that are consistent with your role / band. Details and emphasis may change, but this would be in consultation with you and in line with the needs of your work area.

Requirements

UK Right to Work (we are unable to support visa applications)

One year’s healthcare experience

Benefits

• Cross-site Travel Expenses Paid
• NHS Blue light card
• Pluxee Discounts Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle Benefit Scheme
• Christmas Vouchers
• Social Events
• In-house Training and Development
• Automatic enrolment into a pension scheme and the option to enroll into the company pension scheme after successful completion of 6-month probation

Overview of the organisation

Epsomedical is an independent hospital group focused on elective (not emergency) care. We are not part of any NHS Trust or private hospital group, but have developed as a local provider for Surrey and SW London with units in Epsom and Cobham. Our mission is to show that high standards are possible for NHS hospital care. Your employment will require you to undertake duties on behalf of any Epsomedical Group company and at any Epsomedical establishment.

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Health care: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/04/2025
Reference ID: EPSOBHCA