Job overview
AMU is looking for a compassionate, motivated Healthcare Assistant with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills to join their bright and friendly team.
This unit is part of the Acute Medical Service and led by Acute Physicians
The Acute Medical Unit is a fast paced, acute environment which treats many medical conditions including: cardiac, respiratory, neurology, oncology, mental health and gastro amongst others.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.
To act as a positive role model at all times, to wash and dress patients, serve meals and help to feed patients.
To help people to move around, make beds and make patients feel comfortable.
To monitor patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application! Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
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
Skills
Essential
- Good literacy demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors throughout application
- Must be keen to learn new skills and flexible in the workplace
Desirable
- NVQ in Care / Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public
Desirable
- Hospital work experience
- Healthcare Experience
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant - Acute Medical Unit with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Southend University Hospital, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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