Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Stock Ward

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Job summary

Join the Stock Ward Team - Where Compassion Meets Expertise in Plastic Surgery!

Are you a motivated and caring healthcare professional looking to make a real difference? Stock Ward could be the perfect place for you!

We're a warm, friendly, and dynamic ward, proudly specialising in Plastic Surgery. With 24 beds serving a variety of specialties across the trust, no two days are ever the same - offering you the chance to grow, learn, and thrive in a supportive environment.

We're excited to welcome a new team member who's passionate about delivering personalised, high-quality care. If you're ready to bring your energy, compassion, and dedication to a team that truly values you, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a team providing holistic care to the 24 patients.

There will be opportunity for team building with team study days and development within your role.

We specialise in Plastic Surgery patients and have a strong link with the Burns unit as patients transition to be discharged.

This will include all observations, health and hygiene needs and promoting mobilisation.

You will be required to use computer skills and keep mandatory training up to date.

You will be expected to work within the multidisciplinary team and have good clear communication skills.

We hope to provide our patients with individualised patient centred care.

About us

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.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

02 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-B&P-BR-3210-B

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for more details on this varied and rewarding role!

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for more details on this varied and rewarding role!

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in care or equivalent qualification
  • Care Certificate

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of hospital or care work.

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Computer skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in care or equivalent qualification
  • Care Certificate

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of hospital or care work.

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Computer skills

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Graziella Davis

graziella.davis1@nhs.net

03004430494

Details

Date posted

02 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-B&P-BR-3210-B

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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