Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

HCA - AMU West

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us an HCA on AMU West - our 23 bedded female Acute Medical Assessment Unit.

We receive patients directly from A&E and Ambulatory Care and accommodate patents with a large variety of medical conditions. Patients remain on the Unit for approximately 48 hours while Investigations are taking place to determine whether admission to the hospital is necessary or whether discharge would be more appropriate.

AMU West is dedicated to providing safe and high quality acute medical review to our patients , but we are also very supportive of our staff developing their skills and progressing within MSE.

Our team is friendly and hardworking and the ward is a dynamic, ever-changing, fast-paced area to work; so if this sounds like the right environment for you - please apply today.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the ward or department to provide a seamless service & high-quality care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The HCA is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the ward. Being able to work as part of a team is essential to the role.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust encourages our Healthcare Assistants to continually develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust's career pathways.

These posts require you to commit to Shift work which will include, weekends, Bank holidays and nights. In general, our day shifts start at 7:00 and finish at 19:30. Night shifts start at 19:00 and finish at 7:30 (some wards may differ slightly). Shift Rota are planned 4-8 weeks in advance.

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

24 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-BA-3473

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties can be found in the attached Job Description.

At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients.

Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patients 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 waste.

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

Removal of indwelling urethral catheters.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties can be found in the attached Job Description.

At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients.

Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patients 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 waste.

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

Removal of indwelling urethral catheters.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Willing to undertake Care Certificate
Good level of literacy demonstrated through minimal grammatical mistakes on application

Desirable

Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a team
Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable

Previous experience working in healthcare

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Willing to undertake Care Certificate
Good level of literacy demonstrated through minimal grammatical mistakes on application

Desirable

Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a team
Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable

Previous experience working in 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)