Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Urology

The closing date is 19 April 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at the Urology Centre at Broomfield Hospital!

As a key member of our dedicated team, you'll work alongside the Multidisciplinary Team to manage daily clinics and investigations, supporting patients with urological conditions.

Join the heart of the team, building strong, supportive connections with colleagues to deliver top-notch, compassionate care. Work hand-in-hand with skilled professionals to enhance clinical practices, creating a safe, welcoming environment for all.

And, be a guiding light for patients and their families, helping them navigate the emotional journey of illness or injury with empathy and understanding.

Main duties of the job

As the Healthcare Assistant within the Urology Team, you will:

  • Champion equality by honouring each patient's unique beliefs and identity, ensuring they feel respected and understood.
  • Communicate essential information to the right team members, ensuring smooth coordination and seamless care.
  • Carry out and precisely record clinical observations, capturing vital patient data to support quality care.
  • Safely assist with patient movement and handling, using correct procedures to ensure their comfort and safety.
  • Facilitate smooth transfers of patients between hospital departments, making each transition as seamless as possible.
  • Be a compassionate presence for patients experiencing acute illness and provide support to relatives in challenging moments.
  • Additionally, embrace flexibility by performing any other duties assigned by management, always within the scope of this essential role.

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

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-SUR-BR-8996

Job locations

Broomfield

Broomfield Hospital, Court Road

Broomfield, Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of role responsibilities and the qualities we are looking for, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of role responsibilities and the qualities we are looking for, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • Good written communication
  • Must be keen to learn new skills and flexible in the workplace
  • Working within a team and experience of working in an environment with changing demands & priorities

Desirable

  • Healthcare Assistant Experience
  • Healthcare certificate

desirable

Desirable

  • out patient clinic or similar experience
  • Experience working within Urology
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • Good written communication
  • Must be keen to learn new skills and flexible in the workplace
  • Working within a team and experience of working in an environment with changing demands & priorities

Desirable

  • Healthcare Assistant Experience
  • Healthcare certificate

desirable

Desirable

  • out patient clinic or similar experience
  • Experience working within Urology

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

Broomfield Hospital, Court Road

Broomfield, 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

Broomfield Hospital, Court Road

Broomfield, 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:

Senior Sister

Emily Ahmed

emily.ahmed5@nhs.net

03004433108

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-SUR-BR-8996

Job locations

Broomfield

Broomfield Hospital, Court Road

Broomfield, Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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