Job overview
JOB TITLE: Bank Healthcare Assistant - Student
LOCATION: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation trust
DIRECTORATE: Corporate
DEPARTMENT: Temporary Staffing
GRADE: Band 2
RESPONSIBLE TO: Temporary Staffing Manager
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Temporary Staffing Clinical Manager
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY
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. Working collaboratively as part of the ward team.
It is expected that the Health Care Assistant will continue to develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust’s career pathway
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results
- Removal of male/female indwelling urethral catheters
- Obtain specimens & process specimens to the laboratory
- Provide pressure area care to patients
- Provide care to patients who are dying
- Inspect & accurately record the condition of patient’s skin integrity, appropriately escalating concerns
- Able to prepare equipment for aseptic procedures as instructed
- Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and pain scores on instruction from the Registered Nurse. Accurately recording the results and reporting significant findings
- Under the supervision of a qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical
- Procedures ensuring their dignity, respect, comfort and safety
- Record ECG’s as instructed by a Registered Nurse
- Orientate new patients to the ward or department
- Undertake equipment safety checks
- Escort patients to theatre
- Participate in the enhanced observation of patients
- Remove peripheral cannula’s from patients
- Promote optimal conditions for patients to rest and sleep
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations
- Ensure that the clinical / care environment is clean, safe and tidy
- Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research, current best evidence and legislation
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy and spoken English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job role
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- An understanding of working in a healthcare setting
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
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This advert is for HCA Bank for Student Nurses with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in MSE Southend/Broomfield/Basildon. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.16. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 21 Aug 2026.
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