Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Haematology Chemotherapy Unit and Infusion Suite at Orsett Hospital.

The Health Care Assistant will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Haematology Department to provide a seamless service & high quality care to patients, working collaboratively as part of the outpatient team.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to undertake assigned tasks involving direct care to meet the needs of the patients in support of and supervised by a registered nurse. The HCA will work within the Trust's policies and procedures and uphold the outpatient philosophy.

As a Health Care Assistant, it is expected that you will continue to develop your own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trusts career pathway. You will work day shifts which may include long days to meet the service needs. It is expected that the post holder will be able to carry out all the duties listed on the job description but they may carry out other similar duties in support of the unit environment which are not listed. No duties are to be undertaken by the post holder unless they have received the appropriate training or instruction.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

04 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£21,730 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9126

Job locations

Orsett Hospital

Rowley Road

Orsett, Grays

RM16 3EU

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Literacy and numeracy minimum of Entry level 3.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Communication Skills

Essential

To be able to communicate effectively with a range of people, both verbally and in writing,

Physical Requirements

Essential

An ability to be patient focused.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Literacy and numeracy minimum of Entry level 3.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Communication Skills

Essential

To be able to communicate effectively with a range of people, both verbally and in writing,

Physical Requirements

Essential

An ability to be patient focused.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orsett Hospital

Rowley Road

Orsett, Grays

RM16 3EU

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

Orsett Hospital

Rowley Road

Orsett, Grays

RM16 3EU

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)