Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

We have several exciting permanent opportunities at the Broomfield site of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust for Health Care Assistants.

The job requires someone that exudes our Trust Values: Excellent, Compassionate and Respectful. Although experience is not necessary for this role as full training is provided, having worked in care, or provided care would be advantageous to the role.

If you are interested in starting a Career in Care, please apply today!

We are recruiting across several specialities (including Burns & Plastics, Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, ED & Acute and Medicine - please specify the area that you are interested in, in your supporting information)

Proposed Interview Date of Friday 20th March 2026 - the interview will be face-to-face, we are unable to accommodate virtual interviews.

Main duties of the job

The 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 direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The HCA is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the ward. Being able to work as part of a team is essential to the role.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust encourages our Health Care Assistants to continually develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust's career pathways

These posts require you to commit to Shift work which will include, weekends, Bank holidays and nights. In general, our day shifts start at 7:00 and finish at 19:30. Night shifts start at 19:00 and finish at 7:30 (some wards may differ slightly). Shift Rota are planned 4-8 weeks in advance.

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.

Date posted

05 March 2026

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, Part-time

Reference number

390-HCA-Broomfield-March26

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties can be found in the attached Job Description.

At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients

Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patients demographic details

To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed

To assist patients with eating and drinking

Monitoring and accurate recording of dietary and fluid intake appropriately reporting any abnormalities to the nurse in charge

Enable patients to access appropriate toilet facilities, collecting and disposing of body waste

Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results

Removal of male/female indwelling urethral catheters

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

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties can be found in the attached Job Description.

At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients

Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patients demographic details

To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed

To assist patients with eating and drinking

Monitoring and accurate recording of dietary and fluid intake appropriately reporting any abnormalities to the nurse in charge

Enable patients to access appropriate toilet facilities, collecting and disposing of body waste

Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results

Removal of male/female indwelling urethral catheters

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

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience
Standard computer skills

Desirable

An understanding of working in a healthcare setting

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Range of routine work procedures requiring job training
Knowledge or personal care and related procedures

Desirable

Experience of working in a care setting

Communication Skills

Essential

Evidence of working in a team
Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

Other

Essential

Keeps up to date with Mandatory Training

Physical Requirements

Essential

Physically fit - long period of standing and some lifting
Ability to work shifts and unsocial hours

Personal and People Development

Essential

Calm under pressure
Professional approach

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience
Standard computer skills

Desirable

An understanding of working in a healthcare setting

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Range of routine work procedures requiring job training
Knowledge or personal care and related procedures

Desirable

Experience of working in a care setting

Communication Skills

Essential

Evidence of working in a team
Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

Other

Essential

Keeps up to date with Mandatory Training

Physical Requirements

Essential

Physically fit - long period of standing and some lifting
Ability to work shifts and unsocial hours

Personal and People Development

Essential

Calm under pressure
Professional approach

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)