Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 02 September 2025
Job summary
The Senior Health Care Assistant will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the ward or department to provide a seamless service & high-quality care to patients under the support and direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
The Senior HCA is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, working within the Trust's policies, procedures and Trust Values and of the ward or department in a safe and person-centred environment for thetreatment of patients whilst working collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
It is expected that the Senior Health Care Assistant will continue to develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust's career pathway to maintain standards of care.
*Previous Applicants Need Not Apply*
Please note that there isno Visa Sponsorship available for this role.
Main duties of the job
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
- Maintain accurate documentation surrounding patient care and interventions.
- Demonstrate care and compassion at all times to patients and their relatives or carers.
- Assist patients with personal and oral hygiene needs.
- Assist patients with eating and drinking and accurately record intake.
- Enable patients to access appropriate toileting facilities, collect and dispose of body waste.
- Record patient vital signs and observations and escalate appropriately.
- Provide pressure area care and regular repositioning.
- Recognise patients who are in pain using a pain scoring scale and escalate to a registered nurse where appropriate.
- Provide compassionate and dignified end of life care.
- Undertake simple wound dressings as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
- Orientate patients to the ward.
- Remove peripheral cannulas from patients following instruction from the registered nurse.
- Participate in the enhanced observation of patients.
- Utilise a range of de-escalation techniques in challenging situations.
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Respond to any safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately.
- Act in a professional manner at all times demonstrating dignity and respect
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
29 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-MED-BR-3125-C
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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