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Special Needs School HCA
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Bank
Hours
Flexible working - Bank
Job ref
343-5540201-ALL-NC-A
Employer
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Perseid special needs school
Town
Morden
Salary
£16.41 - £27.73 Bank
Closing
13/11/2025 23:59

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Bank - Special Needs School HCA

Band 3

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.  We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.  This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.  When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

 

Job overview

Are you a caring individual looking for a new flexible working life? Do you have the passion and skills to support across our wonderful  Special needs school? Amazing - our Temporary Staffing Bank needs you!

Our staffing bank is looking to grow its team of incredible Health Care Assistants (HCA's). Working on our bank allows you the flexibility of a zero hours contract, whilst allowing you to be part of one amazing team. We are a growing and changing organisation, and are looking for new team members to work with us during this time of change.

The role of a Healthcare Assistant is a very privileged role, as a HCA you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients.

Main duties of the job

To excel in this role you will need to have previous experience with children/special needs (Paediatrics)

  • Have 6 months experience as a Health Care Assistant within the NHS.
  • Experience with children with special needs
  • Be IT literate 
  • Have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
  • Experience with Gastro feeding desirable 
  • Have an eye for detail and be able to maintain accurate documentation.
  • able to do basic observations- height and weights
  • Be flexible 

Working for our organisation

At ESTH, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Epsom and St Helier online.

  • wash and dress patients.
  • serve meals and help to feed patients.
  • help people to move around.
  • make beds.
  • make patients feel comfortable.
  • monitor patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.

Person specification

Right to Work in the UK

Essential criteria
  • UK Passport / Share Code

6 months UK experience

Essential criteria
  • 6 months UK experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardTrust IDNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingNational Preceptorship Quality MarkDisability Advice Line

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Job title
Recruitment Consultant
Telephone number
02082964088
Additional information

Monday - Friday

9am - 5pm 

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