Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 19 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within our Emergency Department to recruit Senior Healthcare Assistants in to our friendly team.

The department has undergone a complete rebuild which finished July 2019. Since we have introduced new dynamic patient pathways to improve patient flow and experience that has resulted in the vast improvement of the department's performance. Our team is motivated, energetic and we strive to deliver the highest standards of evidence based nursing care. We are passionate about Emergency Nursing and the service we provide our local community.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit experienced Healthcare Assistant that have undergone further development and training. It is essential that you have previous acute experience within an emergency care setting.

The duties involved are assisting the qualified nursing staff in delivering a high quality patient focused service. Safe application and removal of plaster of paris, ECG recording skills and basic wound care skills are essential.

The role involves elements of leadership and close working relationships with the Senior Nursing Team, so candidates must possess good communication skills and be able to use their own initiative.

The successful applicant must be able to work an internal rotation shift pattern of days, weekends and nights and be able to work in a fast pace environment.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted: 07 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum including High Cost Area Supplement
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 384-AGB-EMF21696-B3
Job locations: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
To provide nursing care under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse and assist with administration and non-nursing duties at the discretion of the Ward Sister. To help guide & develop HCAs whilst supporting the band 7 Line manager and band 6 Co-team leaders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or Level 3 apprenticeship.
• Completed Care Certificate Course
• Completed Co-Mentor (HCA's) or equivalent
• Basic Wound Care Skills
• Team Leader Module or willingness to undertake

Knowledge
Essential

• Previous experience in patient contact position within the Emergency Department

Desirable

• Must have an understanding surrounding current healthcare policy / national guidance for Emergency Departments / CQC / 4-hour standard

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: ED Lead Nurse, Rodney Cowell, r.cowell1@nhs.net, 01483571122
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