Health Care Assistant
The closing date is 23 March 2026
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 CCUHOPKINS is 29 beds 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
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
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
20 March 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
Reference number
390-DoM-SO-3447-A
Job locations
Southend
Cardiac Care Unit , Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff On Sea
SS0 9DT
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Cardiac Care Unit , Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff On Sea
SS0 9DT
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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