HCA - Virtual Frailty Ward

NHS; Rochford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Health Care Assistant for the Frailty Virtual Ward service in Rochford. The ideal candidate should possess NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care and experience in a community setting. This role involves delivering high-quality care in patients' homes and requires a driving license for work. The position offers flexible working options and a supportive work environment, with responsibilities including personal care and monitoring health assessments.

Benefits

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts including NHS offers

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in providing nursing/social care in an acute or community setting.
• Driving licence - car to use for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver acute care in patients' homes, including monitoring observations.
• Assist with personal care and rehabilitation during acute episodes.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Good oral communication skills

IT/computer skills

Education

Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent

NVQ 3 in Health and Social care or similar

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

HCA - Virtual Frailty Ward

The closing date is 20 January 2026

Frailty Virtual Ward Service Hours 7 days a week, 8am - 8pm

Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated HCA to join the South East Essex Frailty Virtual Ward service. These important posts will work alongside a team of Consultant Geriatricians, Community Nurses, Therapists, and Health Care Assistants in the provision of the Frailty Virtual Ward working in the community, in the patient's own home. You will be part of a high profile service to help alleviate current pressures in the NHS. The service will reduce demand for inpatient beds and on Emergency Departments and optimise patient experience by enabling them to receive safe clinical specialist care in the comfort of their own home.

If you are a dynamic individual, keen to take on a new challenge and develop this unique role we would love to hear from you. You will need experience as an HCA and be able to drive.

For more information, please contact Rebecca Massey on 07583 123724.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

FVW is an admission avoidance and early supported discharge team from hospital available 7 days a week that will help patients stay at home when they are feeling unwell rather than be admitted to hospital.

The FVW team provides specialist nurse and therapy led care in patients own homes. They visit patients after receiving a referral from a healthcare professional to plan ongoing care and treatment as appropriate.

The Band 3 Health Care Assistant will work as part of the FVW Team to deliver acute care in patients homes, including the monitoring of observations, venepuncture and supporting patients with personal care and rehabilitation during an episode of acute ill health.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL

• It is accepted that at times, the HCA works without direct supervision and the Sister acknowledges accountability of all delegated care.
• Provision of high quality care to individuals, families, and groups in conjunction with other agencies, across South East Essex.
• To manage daily workload efficiently and effectively, taking into account the needs and preferences of the patient.
• To maintain practice to the standards set by the Care Quality Commission.
• Work towards promoting admission avoidance from primary care to the acute Trust.
• Provide care to a client group with acute and complex health care needs to ensure the highest standard of care is given which complies with current clinical guidelines and legislation.
• To observe record and report to the Sister, any changes in a patients condition or circumstances.
• To be familiar with the steps to be taken in medical emergencies and act accordingly.
• Work with the FVW Therapists to support the delivery of holistic care and admission avoidance interventions.
• Provide advice and support to home carers in the community on the FVW caseload

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES PATIENT / CLIENT CARE

• To undertake through each patients individual care plan, those duties delegated by the FVW Sister and therapists, which the Health Care Assistant has been trained and is competent and confident to perform. These tasks include:
• Personal care
• Rehabilitation programmes
• Monitoring of baseline physical observations
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Urinalysis
• Cannulation
• Wound care management
• Administration of nebulisers and medication
• Collection of specimens
• Administration of insulin (on completion of competencies)
• Full training and competencies will be provided to ensure that the post holder has the appropriate skills to undertake these duties.
• To ensure that staff contribute to the information required to support the Care Quality Commission inspection visits, and that staff are aware of the standards and are able to provide accurate information to inspectors.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with patients, carers, social care and other health care professionals to support multidisciplinary working.
• Maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team.
• Empower/enable patients and carers to maximise potential for self‑care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent
• NVQ 3 in Health and Social care or similar

Experience

• Experience in providing nursing/social care in an acute or community setting

Skills

• Ability to work as part of team
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language

Driving

• Driving licence - car to use for work purposes
• Ability to travel across Trust sites as required

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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Depending on experience per annum / pro rata for part time