Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Haematology Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a Paediatric Haematology Healthcare Assistant to provide support to our nursing staff so that we can continue to care children and young people with sickle cell, thalassemia and non-malignant hematological condition and their families.

If successful, you would work alongside our friendly nursing team within day care and during attendance to Children's Emergency Department (CED), Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) and the inpatient wards.

So, if you are looking for a rewarding role within care, please apply today.

Main duties of the job

Provide recreational and conversational support for patients and is aware of the general need for good communication.

Assist in the reception of new patients and visitors to the day unit. Offer and prepare light refreshments where appropriate. Show patients/visitors around the ward when required. Assist the registered nurse with the support of distressed visitors or relatives.

The post holder is expected to take responsibility for self-development on a continuous basis, undertaking on-the-job and other training as required.

Act as role model to other Nursing Assistants, Student Nurses and other staff as appropriate.

The post holder is required to familiarise him/herself with and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures.

Assist with the obtaining, maintenance, cleaning and storage of equipment

Maintain upkeep of the patient's bed area, ensuring that the patient's space is respected. Replace oxygen and suction as required.

Take blood or other samples/swabs to the laboratory.

Respect the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of others and assist them in fulfilling these needs.
Accurately measure and record observations of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels, height and weight.
Test the urine of designated patients. Report and record abnormalities to a trained nurse

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.

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

390-WAC-BA-7406

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in admission of patients as appropriate and prepare patients for discharge
Provide comfort and distraction including play and entertainment to children and young people.
Assist in routine clerical duties of day unit team, such as receiving calls/messages and relaying these in a timely and appropriate manner retrieving/filing patients notes and X-rays, collection of mail and use of the Electronic Patients Record (EPR) or Care Record Service(CRS).
Maintain upkeep of the patients bed area, ensuring that the patients space is respected. Replace oxygen and suction as required.
Take blood or other samples/swabs to the laboratory.
Receive and check deliveries to the unit. Report on stock levels and requisites to appropriate staff, companies and managers.
Unpack stock and maintain stock levels.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in admission of patients as appropriate and prepare patients for discharge
Provide comfort and distraction including play and entertainment to children and young people.
Assist in routine clerical duties of day unit team, such as receiving calls/messages and relaying these in a timely and appropriate manner retrieving/filing patients notes and X-rays, collection of mail and use of the Electronic Patients Record (EPR) or Care Record Service(CRS).
Maintain upkeep of the patients bed area, ensuring that the patients space is respected. Replace oxygen and suction as required.
Take blood or other samples/swabs to the laboratory.
Receive and check deliveries to the unit. Report on stock levels and requisites to appropriate staff, companies and managers.
Unpack stock and maintain stock levels.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education i.e. GCSE level including English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

NQV Level2/3
Venepuncture trained

Experience

Essential

Exposure to Paediatric patients in acute health care setting, ward ED or Day unit
Understanding of Basic Paediatric observations within normal range for age
Demonstrable experience working within healthcare

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education i.e. GCSE level including English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

NQV Level2/3
Venepuncture trained

Experience

Essential

Exposure to Paediatric patients in acute health care setting, ward ED or Day unit
Understanding of Basic Paediatric observations within normal range for age
Demonstrable experience working within healthcare

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

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

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

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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