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Provide support working within the Outpatient clinics which will include some clinical duties

• Provide direct care to the patient and undertake duties as delegated by the qualified nurse and as within capabilities and competence.
• Maintain a clean safe environment for patients and relatives.
• Assist with clerical and housekeeping duties.
• Psychological support for patients undergoing procedures in clinic.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient at all times.

A Part time opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivatedHealthcare Assistant at St Helier Outpatients Department.

St Helier OPD is a large, dynamic adult Outpatient unit, which supports many different specialties . This role may also incorporate cross site working to support Outpatient services Trust wide.

Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible, have an ability to work under pressure, and a strong desire to work in an Outpatient setting.
Previous outpatient experience would be beneficial. Outpatients services positively support the learning and development of their staff.

Please note that the hours don't form set shift patterns and will be worked flexibly according to the needs of the service, and will include evening and weekend work. There may be a need to support the ward in exceptional circumstances.

In no more than 100 words please specify in your supporting statement,what interests you most about working in an Out Patients Department, and what specific skills you can bring to the role.
Welcome to the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and Dermatology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital. We are also part of two innovative integrated care partnerships - Sutton Health and Care and Surrey Downs Health and Care.

St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).

With nearly 900,000 people coming to our hospitals for care and treatment every year, our almost 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers work around the clock to keep our busy hospitals running smoothly.

As teaching hospitals, we play a key role in the education and training of tomorrow's doctors, nurses and other health professionals. Both sites work in partnership with St George’s Hospital and St George’s Medical School in south London to deliver high quality education and research.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Health Care Assistant role at Epsom and St Helier