Health Care Assistant - Henneage Ward, Colchester

The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Health Care Assistant in a dedicated in-patient service. This role involves providing essential support to patients, assisting with care plans, and collaborating with a professional team to ensure high-quality care. You'll engage in diverse responsibilities, from monitoring health parameters to organizing therapeutic activities, all while working in a supportive environment that values care, learning, and empowerment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities through integrated services. If you're motivated and passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS Staff Discounts

Training Opportunities

Annual Leave Scheme

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and support in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to monitor health parameters and assist qualified staff.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified staff in delivering care and monitoring patients.
• Assist in planning therapeutic activities and evaluating care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Monitoring Health Parameters

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Health Care Assistant Training

Job description

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join the older adult in-patient service at Henneage Ward, Colchester.

The role involves assisting the professional team in providing care for patients in an in-patient environment. Under supervision of a qualified team member, you will also implement and assist with the evaluation of individual care plans.

It is a requirement of this position to participate in a flexible rostering arrangement to provide 24-hour care.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot sponsor, your application will be rejected.

This vacancy requires a face-to-face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants unable to attend in person need not apply.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Support the role of Co-Worker under supervision of a qualified nurse/clinician.
2. Deliver planned care to service users as identified by the nominated professional.
3. Assist qualified staff in monitoring patients' health parameters, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight, and drug/alcohol screening (post training).
4. Assist in planning and delivering therapeutic and social activities for patients.
5. Participate in initial assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions, considering patients' physical, psychological, and social needs.
6. Provide individualized care under supervision, ensuring proper documentation and storage of care records.
7. Observe and report changes in patients' physical or mental health.
8. Support the management of patients exhibiting challenging behavior.

See the full job description for additional duties.

We are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. Benefits include:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS staff discounts
• Training opportunities
• Annual leave scheme
• Work bank shifts
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Flexible working from day one

Join our Staff bank to work flexibly across trust hospitals and community settings. All permanent staff are enrolled but are not required to work additional shifts unless they choose.

Additional key activities include:

• Mandatory training compliance
• Participation in staff appraisal schemes
• Updating on Trust policies
• Providing management supervision where appropriate

Collaborate with key partners in delivering a 7-day, 24-hour service. The job description is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Note: We do not offer sponsorship for all roles. This vacancy requires a face-to-face interview. Applicants must attend in person.

The Mid and South Essex ICS aims to improve health and reduce inequalities through integrated services, exemplified by the HCA Academy, a collaborative initiative to support new Healthcare Assistants.

Successful candidates will attend a 5-day face-to-face induction at Brentwood Community Hospital, with dates discussed during recruitment. Further training will follow, supported by the ICS Education Hub. Details will be provided post-interview.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 7 May 2025.