Compassionate Healthcare Assistant - Training & Career Growth

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

HCA Academy access

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants for Orsett Respiratory in the Mid and South Essex area. The role involves supporting Nursing and Midwifery teams to deliver safe, compassionate care to patients and their families in a busy ward.

No prior experience required as training will be provided; development opportunities via the HCA Academy, with a pathway to nursing or nursing associates in the future.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate disposition essential.
• Ability to work with patients and families.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Supporting patients with mobility and helping them move safely and comfortably.
• Serving meals and assisting patients with eating and drinking.
• Making and changing beds, maintaining a clean and comfortable environment.
• Engaging with patients and families, offering reassurance and support.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in a patient’s condition to the nursing team.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Patient-focused

Friendly

Good communicator

Team player

Initiative

Organised

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants for Orsett Respiratory in the Mid and South Essex area. The role involves supporting Nursing and Midwifery teams to deliver safe, compassionate care to patients and their families in a busy ward.

No prior experience required as training will be provided; development opportunities via the HCA Academy, with a pathway to nursing or nursing associates in the future.