Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience
- Qualifications
Standard computer skills
- Communication Skills
Evidence of working in a team
- Communication Skills
Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Physical Requirements
Physically fit – long period of standing and some lifting
- Physical Requirements
Ability to work shifts and unsocial hours
- Knowledge and Experience
Range of routine work procedures requiring job training
- Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities
- Personal and People Development
Calm under pressure
- Personal and People Development
Professional approach
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working in a care setting
- Knowledge and Experience
An understanding of working in a healthcare setting
Job overview
We have several exciting permanent opportunities at the Broomfield Hospital 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 a 32 bedded respiratory ward looking for staff with enthusiasm and compassion. The position will be band 2 rising to a band 3 on completion of care certificate and competencies.
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.
As a HCA at Broomfield Hospital, you will be required to:
- At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients
- Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patient’s demographic details
- Assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed
- Assist patients with eating and drinking
- Monitor and accurately record 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.
- Test blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results.
- Remove male/female indwelling urethral catheters.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post requires 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 20:00. Night shifts start at 19:30 and finish at 7:30 Shift Rotas are planned 4-8 weeks in advance.
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.
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant - Terling Ward with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff-on-Sea, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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