HCA for Day Stay Ward and Elective Admission Lounge
The closing date is 27 March 2026
Job summary
The Band 3 Healthcare Assistant plays a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients undergoing planned day case and in patient procedures. Working under the supervision of registered nurses, the post holder support the safe admission, care and discharge of patients contributing to an efficient, patient-focused service with high standards of dignity, respect and safety.
The role requires enhanced clinical skills, effective communication and ability to work independently within the defined protocols.
Day Stay unit operates 5 days a week from 7:00-10pm and Elective Admission Lounge opens from 7:00-15:30 Monday - Friday.
No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients attending day case procedures and Elective lounge admission. Assist with patient admission, preparation, and discharged under the supervision of RGN. Take record and report clinical observations. support patients with personal care, mobility and comfort. Prepare patients for procedures, including changing gowns and completing basic checks. Assist with stock control and ensure equipment and supplies are available. Accompanying/transporting patients to and from theatres. Take & transfer specimen to pathology if required. Take part on housekeeper role during her absence
This job profile is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder.
You will be expected to perform any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management, within scope of the role.
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
25 March 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
Reference number
390-TAC-BA-6256
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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