Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Bank HCA Band 3

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Job summary

The Health Care assistant will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the wardor department to provide a seamless service & high-quality care to patients under the directsupervision of a Registered Nurse. The HCA is expected to undertake care to meet theneeds of the patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, working within the Trust'spolicies and procedures and the philosophy of the ward. Working collaboratively as part ofthe ward team.It is expected that the Health Care Assistant will continue to develop their own capabilitiesand knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust's career pathway

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients

maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives, and members of the MDT regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communications skills in accordance with the client group

Implement patient care plans as instructed by a Registered Nurse

Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patient's demographic details

To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed

To assist patients with eating and drinking

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

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

Obtain specimens & process specimens to the laboratory

Able to prepare equipment for aseptic procedures as instructed

Complete competencies and assist in Procedure clinics

Under the supervision of a qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their dignity, respect, comfort, and safety

Undertake equipment safety checks

About us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

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.

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£13.16 an hour Per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

Bank HCA Band 3

Job locations

MSE Southend/Basildon/Broomfield

ESSEX

SS0 9RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the MDT regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with the client group.

To answer telephone calls in a professional manner as per Trust guidance, taking full information and caller details to ensure accurate escalation to the appropriate person.

Please see attached JD for full Job Description

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the MDT regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with the client group.

To answer telephone calls in a professional manner as per Trust guidance, taking full information and caller details to ensure accurate escalation to the appropriate person.

Please see attached JD for full Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Numeracy and spoken English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job role

Desirable

An understanding of working in a healthcare setting

Experience

Essential

Working in a team, Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

Able to communicate effectively with a range of people both verbally and in writing, Respects peoples dignity

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Numeracy and spoken English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job role

Desirable

An understanding of working in a healthcare setting

Experience

Essential

Working in a team, Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

Able to communicate effectively with a range of people both verbally and in writing, Respects peoples dignity

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

MSE Southend/Basildon/Broomfield

ESSEX

SS0 9RY

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

MSE Southend/Basildon/Broomfield

ESSEX

SS0 9RY

Employer's website

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