Health Care Assistant - Lionel Cosin Ward

Integrated Care System; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Basildon is seeking a Health Care Assistant to provide compassionate care to elderly patients. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health conditions, and collaborating with medical staff. The ideal candidate should have experience in healthcare settings and relevant training. This position offers a salary of £24,465 annually, alongside opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in healthcare is essential.
• Demonstrable experience working in a hospital or a care home.
• Training or courses in healthcare are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, mobility, and nutrition.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate with the team.
• Document care delivered and engage in training.

Skills

Experience working in healthcare

Demonstrable experience in hospital or care home

Education

Training or Courses in Healthcare

Completed NVQ / Course in Healthcare

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Assistant - Lionel Cosin Ward

The closing date is 07 August 2025

We are looking for Health Care Assistants to join us as a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Frailty and Care of the Elderly ward, providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to older adults. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the HCA will contribute to the delivery of holistic, person-centred care, supporting patients with complex physical, cognitive, and social needs.

This role involves assisting patients with activities of daily living, mobility, nutrition, personal hygiene, and emotional support, while maintaining dignity, respect, and comfort at all times. The HCA will also play a key role in supporting safe discharge planning, falls prevention, and the management of long-term conditions associated with frailty.

Working in close collaboration with the ward team, the HCA will follow Trust policies and uphold the philosophy of the ward, promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for older patients. The post-holder will also be expected to communicate effectively with patients, families, and professionals, recognising the unique needs and vulnerabilities of the elderly population.

Ongoing professional development will be supported, with opportunities to expand knowledge and skills in the care of older people in line with the Trust's career progression framework.

Please note VISA sponsorship is not available for this role.

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Assistant will support the delivery of safe and effective care to frail and elderly patients by assisting with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and monitoring. They will communicate effectively with patients, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team, escalating concerns appropriately. The HCA will contribute to patient assessments, observe and report changes in condition, and accurately document care delivered.

Under the guidance of registered staff, the HCA will maintain clinical skills such as blood glucose testing, catheter care, and infection control procedures, including care of patients in isolation. They will help maintain ward cleanliness, manage resources efficiently, and ensure equipment is clean and ready for use. The post-holder will also engage in Trust training, audits, and quality improvement initiatives, while promoting a calm, respectful, and supportive environment for both patients and colleagues.

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.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting care 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 be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working in healthcare
• Demonstrable experience working in hospital or a care home

Qualifications

• Training or Courses in Healthcare
• Completed NVQ / Course in Healthcare

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 name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£24,465 a yearper annum (pro rata for part time)