Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 16 January 2026
Job summary
Join Our Breast Outpatient Team at Broomfield Hospital!
We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant to support our busy Breast Outpatient Clinic. Working under the guidance of the Lead Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist team, you'll help deliver high-quality care to patients while ensuring clinics run smoothly.
Your role will include assisting qualified staff in planning and delivering care, supporting patients and their families, and performing a range of clinical and clerical tasks after completing training and competency assessments. You'll also take responsibility for ordering stock when needed and maintaining a safe, caring environment.
Professionalism and confidentiality are key--you'll act as a trusted member of the team, ensuring patients feel respected and supported throughout their journey.If you're passionate about patient care and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include supporting clinicians during procedures (following training and competency checks), performing simple dressings using aseptic technique, and carrying out observations, blood glucose checks, and specimen collection. You'll also help maintain a safe, clean environment by completing equipment checks, cleaning, and ensuring stock levels are managed.
You'll play a vital role in patient safety by responding appropriately to emergencies and reporting any incidents or concerns. Professionalism is key--you'll demonstrate excellent customer care skills while respecting privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
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.
Details
Date posted
02 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
390-SUR-BR-5226
Job locations
Broomfield
Broomfield Hospital, Court Road
Broomfield, Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Broomfield Hospital, Court Road
Broomfield, Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
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