Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Early Pregnancy Unit Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly, multi-disciplinary team in our Early Pregnancy Unit and work collaboratively to provide a seamless service & high-quality care to patients.

Working closely with our brilliant nursing team you will be involved in the direct care to meet the needs of the patients in line with our values - excellent, compassionate and respectful - our procedures and uphold the outpatient philosophy.

So, if you want to work with a conscientious and enthusiastic team who will support you not only with your daily-duties but also encourage your progression, please apply today!

May close early due to number of applications.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Main duties of the job

If successful, some of your duties will include:

Prioritising service delivery within the outpatient setting, acknowledging the impact of the decision on other departments
Having knowledge of, and act within current Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Policies and Guidelines
Being aware of personal responsibilities regarding risk management procedures g. fire, health, and safety
Promoting a positive departmental image by showing a professional and helpful approach to all visitors to the hospital
Working with the registered nurse to manage patient care timely and in order of priority depending on the patients' clinical

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

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 a year Per Annum ( Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-WAC-BR-7274

Job locations

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Early Pregnancy Unit Healthcare Support Worker role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Early Pregnancy Unit Healthcare Support Worker role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience working with people/ patients directly

Desirable

Experience in a healthcare setting
Experience of Early Pregnancy

Qualifications

Essential

Good level of general education incl. English and Maths GCSE (grade D/4 or above)

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 or 3 or an equivalent qualification
Basic computer skills

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience working with people/ patients directly

Desirable

Experience in a healthcare setting
Experience of Early Pregnancy

Qualifications

Essential

Good level of general education incl. English and Maths GCSE (grade D/4 or above)

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 or 3 or an equivalent qualification
Basic computer skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

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

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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