Healthcare Assistant - Frederick Banting Ward

Transformation Unit; Basildon; Hybride; GBP 23 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Health Care Assistant role in the Frederick Banting Ward (Vascular) at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon offers a challenging opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to older vascular patients.

You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, nutrition and personal care while ensuring dignity and comfort.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Support the delivery of safe and effective care to vascular patients by assisting with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and monitoring.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Contribute to patient assessments, observe and report changes in condition, and document care delivered.
• Maintain infection control procedures, including care of patients in isolation.
• Engage in Trust training, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

Connaissances

English communication

Literacy & Numeracy

Formation

Care Certificate

Description du poste

Main area Vascular Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Must be able to work day and night shifts: including weekends, bank holidays, holidays) Job ref 390-NR-CTC-BA-1937

Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Basildon Town Basildon Salary £25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

(**) Healthcare Assistant - Frederick Banting Ward

Band 2

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

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.

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.

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 ICSP 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.

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. 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

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.