Job Description

As a leading provider of NHS Services in Surrey, we are passionate about supporting our staff to fulfil their true potential.



To help us achieve this we need to grow our team of Healthcare Assistants across Royal Surrey Hospitals including, St Luke's Cancer Centre and our Community Hospitals and Bank.



You will provide an essential role in the planning and delivery of care under the direction of a registered team member, working hands-on in a hospital environment.



This role is a 24 hour/7 day a week/ 365 day a year position, based on site at the hospitals, covering long days and night shifts.



We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated compassionate people who can embody the 6 Cs of nursing principles to join our team.



Your Training, Development & Progression



The Royal Surrey values its Healthcare Assistants by actively supporting development and education. The successful applicants will be enrolled on a comprehensive induction which is mapped to the Care Certificate Framework. Staff are supported to achieve the National Care Certificate over a period of 3 months and success is celebrated through an award ceremony.



If you already hold the Care Certificate and have experience working in an acute Trust (evidenced), successful candidates could attend a shortened programme, within the existing induction.



Please note this role does not meet the UKVI requirements for sponsorship.



Being a Healthcare Assistant



You'll provide a variety of care and support for hospital patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Clinical tasks, like collecting samples, swabs and recording patients fluid intake/output.



Ensuring patients safety and comfort, supporting them with daily activities, including helping them to eat, drink and maintain personal hygiene, and using equipment to move and assist in your care of them.



Observing temperature, pulse and blood pressure, maintaining patient records and reporting any abnormalities to senior colleagues.



If successful you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre on 27th May 2025. This cannot be held virtually, and cannot be rescheduled. If you cannot make this interview date, then please apply on a later advert.



Please note you will be asked to bring three forms of original ID to the assessment centre.



Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.



We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.



The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.



Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than 45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.



Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.



A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ



As a Healthcare Assistant, you will assist in the provision of high quality care to patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the multi-disciplinary team. You will demonstrate a range of nursing skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect. You will also provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward/department at all times.



Why be a Healthcare Assistant?



As well as an opportunity to gain or increase your healthcare experience and knowledge, joining Royal Surrey is a great way into a long-term NHS career with prospects. It is a rewarding and varied role, making a positive difference to people's lives every day.



You don't necessarily need previous care experience, we will give you full and ongoing training to achieve your true potential, in addition to growing your skills and knowledge working with other registered healthcare professionals.



There are many opportunities available for your development. These include:



HCSW forum (chaired by Lead HCSW from Practice Development) with links to national forums



HCSW monthly education and study days



HCSW bitesize teaching in the clinical area



Peer support and buddying from co-supervisors



The NHS is a great employer for ongoing development and career pathways are available should you want to progress. We have supported Healthcare Support Workers to complete apprenticeships at Level 3, Nursing Associate Level 5 and Registered Degree Apprentices Level 6.



Please refer to the attached job description for more information.



Our Healthcare Assistant roles are based on site, and cover 24 hour/7 day a week shift patterns, including nights and weekends.