Healthcare Assisstant - Gordon Hopkins/CCU
The closing date is 25 June 2025
Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge in a rewarding environment?
Applications are invited for Band 2 Health Care Assistant to work within our Cardiology unit.
The CCU/Gordon Hopkins Ward is a 29 bed acute Cardiology unit that meet the holistic needs of patients with variety of cardiac conditions. It has an exceptionally dedicated team, and we are looking for highly motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.
Day to day, you'll work under the supervision of our registered staff to help:
Wash and dress patientsMonitor and record clinical observationsSupport patients to eat and drinkHelp patients move aroundMake beds and maintain a clean, safe clinical areaTalk to patients and their familiesPerform specialised skills such as ECG, blood sugar monitoringManage stock levels for linen and other supplies
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-DoM-SO-3724
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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