Healthcare Assistant

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have several excitingpermanent opportunities at the Basildon 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!

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust encourages our Health Care Assistants to continually develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust's career pathways

These posts require you to commit toShift workwhich will include, weekends, Bank holidays and nights. In general, our day shifts start at 7:00 and finish at 19:30. Night shifts start at 19:00 and finish at 7:30 (some wards may differ slightly). Shift Rota are planned 4-8 weeks in advance.

Please be advised that previous applicants within the last 6 months, need not apply.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 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

08 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-HCACentral-MAY-BA

Job locations

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full list of duties can be found in the attached Job Description

At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients

Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patients demographic details

Monitoring and accurate recording of 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

Removal of male/female indwelling urethral catheters

Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results

To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full list of duties can be found in the attached Job Description

At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients

Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patients demographic details

Monitoring and accurate recording of 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

Removal of male/female indwelling urethral catheters

Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results

To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimal errors on application

Application

Essential

Evidence of an interest in care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimal errors on application

Application

Essential

Evidence of an interest in care

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).

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