Healthcare Assistant - Acute Stroke & Neuro Rehabilitation

Main area Acute Stroke & Neuro Rehabilitation Ward Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: NIL Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (rotational shift pattern) Job ref 200-8027643-GO-ND

Employer St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Georges University Hospitals Town LONDON Salary £31,554 - £33,270 Per Annum pro rata incl inner Salary period Yearly Closing 01/10/2026 11:00

Healthcare Assistant - Acute Stroke & Neuro Rehabilitation

Band 3

Job overview

***Due to the high volume of interest in this role, we may need to close this vacancy before the closing date***

We are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Applicants who already hold a visa that allows them to work in the UK are welcome to apply. However, the Trust will not be able to offer sponsorship once that visa expires. For induction, training and operational reasons, applicants must also have at least 12 months remaining on their visa at the start of employment

Working under the supervision of the qualified nursing staff, the HCA will participate and support the members of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high quality patient care to patients who have had a stroke and needing rehabilitation.

**The application process consists of the following stages:**

1. Shortlisting of applications

2. HCA Virtual Assessment - TBC

3. Interview (Face to Face)- TBC

Main duties of the job

To assist with nursing care as instructed by the nursing staff, including bathing, bed making, assisting with eating and drinking and helping with meals as necessary.

To prepare patients for therapy and assessing accurate weight and height under the direction and supervision of the Nurse in charge or ward manager.

To assist with patient toileting/elimination.

To care for the patient’s personal clothing, property and valuables in accordance with relevant Trust policies.

To assist with the moving and handling of patients and loads using the correct moving and handling aids and techniques in accordance with local guidelines and risk assessments.

To ensure that patient privacy and dignity are respected at all times,

To demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality and ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.

To perform patient observations e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, urine testing, fluid balance charts, height & weight and to record these correctly in the patient’s records, reporting any abnormality or change in these to a qualified nurse.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assist with nursing care as instructed by the nursing staff, including bathing, bed making, assisting with eating and drinking and helping with meals as necessary.

To special patients requiring 1:1 care or enhanced care.

To prepare patients for therapy, assessing accurate weight and height under the direction and supervision of the Nurse in charge or ward manager.

To assist with patient toileting/elimination.

To care for the patient’s personal clothing, property and valuables in accordance with relevant Trust policies.

To assist with the moving and handling of patients and loads using the correct moving and handling aids and techniques in accordance with local guidelines and risk assessments.

To ensure that patient privacy and dignity are respected at all times,

To demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality and ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.

To perform patient observations e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, urine testing, fluid balance charts, height & weight and to record these correctly in the patient’s records, reporting any abnormality or change in these to a qualified nurse.

Person specification

essential/desirable

• Basic literacy and numeracy
• NVQ level 2 in acute care or willing to undertake
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to work under pressure
• Previous work with general public
• Able to work on own initiative and minimal supervision.
• Calm approach Smart appearance Able to work as part of a team Polite Flexible

HCA

• Willingness to take new responsibility
• must have experience working with children
• Have an understanding of child protection

Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Closing date
To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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