Healthcare Assistant - Frederick Banting Ward

VerseOne Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant for the Frederick Banting Ward (Vascular) in Basildon. The role involves supporting daily living activities, mobility, nutrition and personal care with a patient-centred approach.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to discharge planning, falls prevention, and long-term care for older patients, while ensuring dignity and comfort.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy, and ability to communicate in written and spoken English.
• Care Certificate completed or equivalent.
• Experience working in a health care setting is desirable.
• Experience as a Health Care Assistant is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, nutrition and personal care for vascular patients.
• Support safe discharge planning and falls prevention.
• Escalate concerns and document care delivered accurately.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and assist with infection control and equipment readiness.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Care Certificate

Literacy & Numeracy

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Frederick Banting Ward

The closing date is 22 October 2026

We are looking for Health Care Assistants to join us as a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Frederick Banting ward (Vascular) , providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to all vascular patients. 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 vascular 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.

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an IC S initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a 'one workforce' cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

Successful candidates to this role will be able to access the additional support provided by the HCA Academy following their induction with MSEFT. This includes development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as HCA App.

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!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. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Qualifications

• Basic literate/Numeracy and ability to communicate in written and spoken English
• Care Certificate

Experience

• Worked in a health care setting
• Experience as a Health Care Assistant

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

£25,272 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)