Acute Stroke Care Assistant — Training & Growth

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant for the Benfleet Ward (Acute Stroke Unit). The role supports registered staff in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care, with focus on safety and comfort.

Training will be provided to perform basic nursing tasks under supervision. Excellent communication, compassion, and teamwork are essential as you help patients during acute stroke recovery and transitions, while maintaining NHS standards and protocols in a

Qualifications

• Basic nursing experience required.
• Strong communication and patient-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic nursing care including washing, moving and handling, mouth care, and comfort.
• Support transfer of patients to wards on discharge.
• Clean and prepare bed areas and check equipment daily.
• Follow infection control, moving and handling, fire, and patient property protocols.
• Provide compassionate care and support to patients and families.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant for the Benfleet Ward (Acute Stroke Unit). The role supports registered staff in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care, with focus on safety and comfort.

Training will be provided to perform basic nursing tasks under supervision. Excellent communication, compassion, and teamwork are essential as you help patients during acute stroke recovery and transitions, while maintaining NHS standards and protocols in a