Job Overview
The Staff bank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust is looking for enthusiastic and experienced Community Health Care Assistants to join our workforce via Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC). We provide care close to communities through our Primary Care Networks and a robust partnership of NHS organisations:
- GP Federations in the Surrey Downs area
- CSH Surrey
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Surrey County Council
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a partnership focused on person-centric, community-based care.
Primary locations needing cover:
- Dorking PCN
- ICP PCN
- Cobham and Oxshott
- Leatherhead
Note: Please only apply if you have experience as a Community HCA and meet the competency requirements listed below.
Main Duties
- Clinical observations: Temperature, Pulse, BP (lying/standing), Respiration, Pulse Oximetry, Blood Glucose
- General hygiene and mouth care
- Pressure ulcer care and treatment
- Wound care (simple dressings)
- Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)
- Basic catheter care
- Venepuncture
- Subcutaneous injections (e.g., Insulin, Dalteparin)
- Coaguchek (INR testing)
Working for Our Organisation
Epsom and St Helier is a high-performing NHS Trust known for quality care and strong partnerships in:
- Mental health
- Social care
- Community services
- GP collaborations
We provide services for over 500,000 people, and host the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre and a GP practice in Leatherhead.
Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, we value kindness, professionalism, teamwork, and respect in all we do.
Person Specification
Experience
- Essential: At least 6 months’ experience as a Health Care Assistant.
Skills & Competencies
- All HCA competencies listed in the “Main Duties” section above.
Band: NHS AfC Band 2
Location: Dorking, Surrey
Salary: £16.15 – £29.54 per hour (Bank)
Contract: 0 days (Bank)
Hours: 37.5 per week (Flexible Working)
Closing Date: 23/06/2025 at 23:59
Job Reference: 343-7218939-ALL-FBL
Application process
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