Healthcare Assistant - Paediatrics
The closing date is 19 January 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join us as an integral member of our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the Paediatric Department.
You will be expected to undertake care that meet the needs of the patients, working within the Trust's policies, procedures and unit philosophy.
As a HCA, you will provide a seamless service and high-quality care to patients, working collaboratively as part of the paediatric team, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
It is expected that you will continue to develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust's career pathway.
So, if this sounds like the role for you - please apply today.
Please note there is no VISA sponsorship available for this role and it may close early due to number of candidates.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the attendance process by accurately recording patients demographic details.
- To assist patients with personal hygiene as instructed.
- Assist patients with eating and drinking.
- Monitoring and accurate recording of dietary and fluid intake appropriately reporting.
- Report any abnormalities to the nurse in charge.
- Carry out observations as instructed by the nurse in charge and escalate any concerns appropriate in line with policy.
- Enable patients to access appropriate toileting facilities.Collecting and disposing of body waste.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
05 January 2026
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, Flexible working
Reference number
390-WAC-BA-7289-A
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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