Job overview
We have opportunities to join our warm and friendly team as Healthcare Assistants for our Colne Ward team, which is part of our Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit based at Basildon Hospital.
Our centre cares for patients following Cardiothoracic surgery as well as those undergoing cardiology procedures with a multidisciplinary team approach to caring for our patients which includes nurses, medical staff, physiotherapists, dieticians and HCA's where the team encompasses diverse, multicultural individuals which work throughout the centre.
So, if you would like to join our team, please apply today.
***Please note we are not able to sponsor this role***
Main duties of the job
As our Health Care Assistants (HCA) you will act as members of the care team working under the supervision and guidance of registered nurses and other professional staff. to assist in the delivery of care by providing support to registered staff, patients and their families.
You will achieved this through the performance of specific care tasks carried out after the successful programme of formal training and assessment.
Basic care experience is necessary, as are good communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you friendly, caring and supportive, then we want to hear from you!
For more details please read the job description
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
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of hospital or care work
Qualfications
Essential
- Good level of literacy, demonstrated through minimal mistakes on application
Desirable
- NVQ level 2, Health and Social Care
- Care Certificate
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This advert is for Health Care Assistant - Colne Ward with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon University Hospital, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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