Job summary
An exciting opportunity awaits at the Urology Centre at Broomfield Hospital!
As a key member of our dedicated team, you'll work alongside the Multidisciplinary Team to manage daily clinics and investigations, supporting patients with urological conditions.
Join the heart of the ward team, building strong, supportive connections with colleagues to deliver top-notch, compassionate care. Work hand-in-hand with skilled professionals to enhance clinical practices, creating a safe, welcoming environment for all.
And, be a guiding light for patients and their families, helping them navigate the emotional journey of illness or injury with empathy and understanding.
Main duties of the job
As the Healthcare Assistant within the Urology Team, you will:
- Champion equality by honouring each patient's unique beliefs and identity, ensuring they feel respected and understood.
- Communicate essential information to the right team members, ensuring smooth coordination and seamless care.
- Carry out and precisely record clinical observations, capturing vital patient data to support quality care.
- Safely assist with patient movement and handling, using correct procedures to ensure their comfort and safety.
- Facilitate smooth transfers of patients between hospital departments, making each transition as seamless as possible.
- Be a compassionate presence for patients experiencing acute illness and provide support to relatives in challenging moments.
- Additionally, embrace flexibility by performing any other duties assigned by management, always within the scope of this essential role.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.
Successful candidates to this role will be able to access the additional support provided by the HCA Academy following their induction with MSEFT. This includes development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as HCA App.
For a full list of role responsibilities and the qualities we are looking for, please see the attached job description and person specification.
We look forward to your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.
Successful candidates to this role will be able to access the additional support provided by the HCA Academy following their induction with MSEFT. This includes development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as HCA App.
For a full list of role responsibilities and the qualities we are looking for, please see the attached job description and person specification.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications & experience
Essential
- Good literacy demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors throughout application
- Experience of working with the public
- Must be keen to learn new skills and flexible in the workplace
Desirable
- Healthcare Certificate
- Good IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Working within a team and experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities
Person Specification
Qualifications & experience
Essential
- Good literacy demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors throughout application
- Experience of working with the public
- Must be keen to learn new skills and flexible in the workplace
Desirable
- Healthcare Certificate
- Good IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Working within a team and experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities
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.
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
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.
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).
