Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Theatres | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Please note that this post may close earlier if we receive a sufficient number of applications

• 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.
• If you are looking to work in a friendly supportive environment, thrive on a challenge and want to make a difference why not apply for one of our Healthcare Assistant Posts.
• You will support our trained nurses in St James theatres specially in General and plastic surgery theatres.

If you have applied for a similar role in this Trust and have been unsuccessful please do not reapply as your application form will not be considered

Please do not apply if have applied for this role within the last 4 months and have been unsuccessful

• We are a national centre of excellence in many specialised areas including trauma, neurology, cardiac, cancer, renal transplantation and stroke.
• The role would suit a candidate who is energetic whilst still able to face the challenges of mundane duties with enthusiasm and commitment.
• You should possess good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• A kind, caring, compassionate and professional attitude is essential along with being able to work in a busy environment.
• No previous experience or qualifications are required as we will provide support and training to assist you in developing your skills.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face to face interview.
• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are receive.

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Virtual HCA Assessment Date

TBC

Interview Date (Face to Face) : TBC

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.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the proposed role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 19 May 2026

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