HCA Pasteur Ward

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health service in Basildon is looking for a Health Care Assistant to join their Stroke Department. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality care to patients under the supervision of nurses. Ideal candidates should have experience in healthcare and good literacy skills. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of £24,937 per annum. Opportunities for personal development are available within a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare setting.
• Experience in customer facing role.
• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the ward.
• Provide high quality care to patients under supervision.
• Continue to develop capabilities and knowledge.

Skills

Good literacy

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting post has arisen to join our team within the Stroke Department, based on Pasteur Ward. Pasteur Ward offers specialist diagnosis and treatment for people who have had a stroke. Patients benefit from the high quality treatment and care delivered by a team of experienced staff. Working as an integral member of the team, the post holder will expand, develop and utilise clinical skills to enhance and optimise clinical practice. Excellent patient care is our main focus with a structured education, training and development programme to help you develop your skills and your knowledge.

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

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Assistant 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. Working collaboratively as part of the ward team.

It is expected that the Health Care Assistant will continue to develop their own capabilities and knowledge of tasks in line with the Trust's career pathway.

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.

Details

• Date posted: 30 January 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-DoM-BA-1273-A
• Job locations: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting new 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. Please note there is no VISA sponsorship available for this role and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Experience in healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience in customer facing role
• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant

Essential Skills

• Good literacy demonstrated by minimal spelling or grammatical mistakes

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

• Basildon
• Nethermayne
• Basildon
• SS16 5NL

https://www.mse.nhs.uk