Job Description

NHS AfC: Band 2

Main area

Surrey Downs Health & Care

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 2

Contract

10 months (Fixed term until 31/5/2026)

Hours

Full time Part time
37.5 hours per week (Shift pattern over 7/7 (Day and Night shifts))

Job ref

343-SDH&C-7224737

Site

Mary Seacole Unit, Epsom General Hospital

Town

Epsom

Salary

28,720 Pro Rata Per Annum inc Outer HCAS

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

09/07/2025 23:59

Job overview

Surrey Downs Health & Care

Mary Seacole is a new integrated unit providing care and rehabilitation to promote health, maximise independence and quality of life. All patients are treated with dignity, respect, involved in decisions at all stages of their treatment and care and the team strives to achieve what matters most to the patients.



We are looking for dynamic, passionate and motivated health care assistants willing to continue to expand and develop their own skills and knowledge while supporting the patients and the team



The team work Shift pattern (long days and night shifts).



Please note this advert might close early if there are a high number of applications.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse to support and assist the senior team members in the provision of a high quality standard of care and the promotion of physical, mental and emotional health to individuals and client groups.



To be an effective member of the Multidisciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in the support of the senior team member. 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.

Working for our organisation

Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.



Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:


The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area CSH Surrey Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust Surrey Council County

Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.



It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.



In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical:

To support and assist the senior team member in the provision of a high standard of care and the promotion of physical, mental and emotional health to individuals and client groups.

To be an effective member of the Multidisciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in the support of the senior team member

Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a senior team member

Health Promotion

Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards

To be involved in supporting, educating and informing family/carers where appropriate

Assist in the promotion of health and wellbeing of patients

Administration and Clerical Duties:

Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to SDHC procedures

Take and record telephone messages, respond and liaise appropriately

Manage stationery and documentation supplies

To be responsible for maintaining data entry and other record keeping e.g. recording mileage and annual leave on staff databases

Team Working:

Work as part of the team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role

Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required

Maintain regular contact with the senior team member and communicate all relevant issue

Please note this advert may close early if there are high volumes of applicants.

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Basic education to GCSE (or equivalent level) incl English and Maths

Desirable criteria

Evidence of professional development. NVQ #

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience relevant to particular post

Desirable criteria

Previous Health/Social experience. #

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work independently following spoken or written instructions. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, valuing contributions from team members

Desirable criteria

IT experience/ computer skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.