Healthcare Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in England seeks a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant for the Acute Medical Unit at Basildon Hospital. This role involves supporting patients undergoing surgical procedures, providing essential care under nurse guidance, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach. The position offers development opportunities without VISA sponsorship. Apply by December 15, 2025.

Benefits

Access to HCA Academy and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Providing pressure area care and assessing pain.
• Assisting with end-of-life care and preparing equipment.
• Supporting patients during clinical procedures.
• Contributing to the smooth running of the unit.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate approach

Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment

Job description

Overview

As a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant in the Acute Medical Unit at Basildon Hospital, you will play a vital role in supporting patients who are undergoing or recovering from surgical procedures. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will provide essential patient care under the guidance of registered nurses ensuring high standards of care throughout the patient’s hospital journey.

Responsibilities

• Providing pressure area care, recognising abnormal skin conditions, and assessing pain using simple scoring methods, escalating concerns when necessary.
• Assisting with end‑of‑life care, preparing equipment for aseptic procedures, and undertaking simple wound dressings.
• Supporting patients during clinical procedures, ensuring dignity and comfort, and assisting with oxygen delivery, ECG recording, and patient orientation to the ward.
• Contributing to the smooth running of the unit, collaborating with the clinical team, and adhering to Trust policies and procedures while modelling the Trust Values: Excellent, Compassionate, Respectful.

Personal and Team Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to patients, relatives and visitors in the clinical area.
• Carry out assigned clerical tasks as directed by a registered nurse.
• Promote the corporate image of Mid and South Essex NHS FT to all individuals, groups and organisations, both within the Trust and externally to the community at large.
• Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues to promote a cohesive ward team and the achievement of team objectives.
• Report untoward incidents and any other relevant information to a registered nurse immediately.
• Inform a registered nurse if asked to carry out a task that the individual does not have the training or capacity to do.
• Attend to the personal needs of patients/clients by encouraging self‑care, maintaining privacy and dignity, and respecting cultural and spiritual needs at all times.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• A compassionate approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, clinical environment.

Additional Support

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community and voluntary sector organisations to improve health and wellbeing. Successful candidates will access the HCA Academy following induction with MSEFT, offering development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as the HCA App.

We look forward to your application.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. If this sounds like you, please apply today!