Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 10 April 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to work within the Main Outpatients Department at Orsett/Basildon Hospital.

You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Outpatient Department to provide a seamless service & high quality care to patients, working collaboratively as part of the outpatient team.

As a Health Care Assistant, it is expected that you will continue to develop your own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trusts career pathway.

You will work day shifts which may include long days to meet the service needs. It is expected that the post holder will be able to carry out all the duties listed on the job description but they may carry out other similar duties in support of the unit environment which are not listed.

So, if this sounds like the role for you, please apply today.

Please note there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to undertake assigned tasks involving direct care to meet the needs of the patients in support of and supervised by a registered nurse. The HCA will work within the Trust's policies and procedures and uphold the outpatient philosophy.

No duties are to be undertaken by you unless you have received the appropriate training or instruction.

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

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-DoM-BA-9999

Job locations

Basildon/Orsett

Nethermayne

Basildon/Orsett

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Health Care Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Health Care Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent

Desirable

Evidence of achievement e.g. towards Duke of Edinburgh award etc

Experience

Essential

Experience working both in a team and alone

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a care environment or undertaking voluntary work with people e.g. St John's Ambulance or work with learning disabilities
Previous experience of working in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent

Desirable

Evidence of achievement e.g. towards Duke of Edinburgh award etc

Experience

Essential

Experience working both in a team and alone

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a care environment or undertaking voluntary work with people e.g. St John's Ambulance or work with learning disabilities
Previous experience of working in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level

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/Orsett

Nethermayne

Basildon/Orsett

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/Orsett

Nethermayne

Basildon/Orsett

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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