(**) Healthcare Assistant - Benfleet Ward

Transformation Unit; Leigh on Sea; Remote; GBP 23.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join Benfleet Ward, our acute stroke unit. You will work under the supervision of registered nurses to support planning, delivery and evaluation of care.

The role requires basic nursing experience, good communication skills, and a patient-centered approach. Training and development are provided to help you grow within the NHS and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifikationen

• Experience of working with the public and in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a team in a busy environment.

Aufgaben

• Assist with basic nursing care (washing, moving and handling, mouth care, etc.).
• Assist in transferring patients to the ward on discharge.
• Clean and prepare bed areas for new admissions and maintain equipment.
• Follow infection control, moving and handling, fire, and safety protocols.

Kenntnisse

Public experience

Healthcare setting

Teamwork

Communication

Ausbildung

GCSE Maths & English

Care Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Main area stroke services Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (rotational days and nights) Job ref 390-NR-DOM-SO-9789

Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Southend Town Westcliff on Sea Salary £25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59

Healthcare Assistant - Benfleet Ward

Band 3

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Health Care Assistant – Benfleet Ward (Acute Stroke Unit)

Are you passionate about delivering excellent patient care and ready to develop your skills in a supportive environment? We’re looking for a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our dedicated team on Benfleet Ward, our acute stroke ward.

As an HCA, you will be a vital member of the care team, working under the supervision and guidance of registered nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals. You will assist in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and delivery of care, supporting both registered staff and patients, as well as their families, throughout their healthcare journey.

Your role will involve performing a variety of specific care tasks, which you will be trained and assessed to carry out safely and effectively. This will enable you to make a real difference to patients during some of the most critical stages of their care and recovery.

To succeed, you will need basic nursing experience and strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Compassion, teamwork, and a patient-focused approach are essential, as is the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in an acute stroke setting, supported by ongoing training and development to help you grow within the NHS.

Main duties of the job

To assist with basic nursing care, e.g. washing, moving and handling, mouth care, eye care, testing urine, assisting in pressure area care and generally attending to patient comfort.

To assist with transferring patients to the ward on discharge.

To clean and prepare bed area for new admissions

To damp dust equipment and bed area daily. Clearing unused equipment.

To clean and check equipment daily.

To be aware of and implement the Trust’s procedures and protocols on the following:

o Moving and Handling

o Cross Infection

o Fire

o Dealing with patients’ property

o Dealing with Violence and Aggression

o Any other relevant procedures and protocols.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience of working with the public


• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting


• Working within a team and experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities

Qualifications

• Good literacy demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors in the application form


• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent


• Care Certificate

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.