Healthcare Assistant - AMU

VerseOne Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Band 3 Health Care Assistants to join the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) in a busy, patient‑focused environment.

You will work with nursing and medical teams to support high‑quality care, perform clinical observations, ECGs, venepuncture and cannulation under supervision, and help maintain safe patient flow.

The role emphasizes learning and professional growth within a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

• Clinical observations including ECGs and urine testing.
• Willingness to learn and develop extended clinical skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical observations including ECGs and urine testing.
• Assist with patient transfers and safe patient handling.
• With appropriate training, perform venepuncture and cannulation.
• Provide reassurance to patients and families and escalate when needed.

Skills

Clinical observations

ECG

Urine testing

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Tools

Urine dipstick testing

Job description

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Health Care Assistants to join our dynamic team within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in delivering high standards of care in a fast-paced, ever-evolving clinical environment.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with nursing and medical staff to support patient care and contribute to efficient patient flow. The AMU is a high-turnover area, offering variety, challenge, and excellent learning experiences--no two days are the same.

From day one, you will have access to a wide range of learning, development, and training opportunities designed to support your professional growth. As you progress in your role, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care to our patients.

This role also offers the chance to learn and develop extended clinical skills, including venepuncture and cannulation, under appropriate supervision and training.

At Mid and South Essex, we are proud of our inclusive and supportive culture, where all staff are valued and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants who reflect our core values and who are committed to helping us further develop a diverse and talented workforce.

If you are compassionate, proactive, and ready to take the next step in your healthcare career, As a Band 3 Health Care Assistant in the Acute Medical Unit, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a busy and fast-paced environment. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll help maintain patient flow and safety while developing valuable clinical skills.

Your day-to-day duties will be varied and rewarding. You'll carry out clinical observations (including ECGs and urine testing), assist with patient transfers, and, with appropriate training, perform extended skills such as venepuncture and cannulation. You'll also provide reassurance to patients and families and escal...

We're looking for someone who is kind, reliable, and eager to learn. You'll need to be a good communicator, able to follow instructions, work well in a team, and use your initiative when needed.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a clinically rich environment, supported by colleagues who value development, teamwork, and putting patients first.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

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