Healthcare Assistant - Respiratory | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scunthorpe seeks a compassionate Healthcare Assistant for its Respiratory Unit. In this role, you will deliver direct patient care, support a Registered Nurse, and communicate effectively within a multi-professional team. Candidates should have an interest in respiratory care and a commitment to high standards of care. This role begins in Band 2 with an uplift to Band 3 upon obtaining the Healthcare Certificate. Applicants must be eligible to work without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature with a commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively within a clinical setting.
• Willingness to obtain the Healthcare Certificate if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse following Trust practices.
• Communicate effectively within a multi professional team and maintain professional standards of care.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Effective communication

Teamwork

Interest in respiratory care

Education

Healthcare Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Overview

Do you have a caring nature and want to make a difference?

Are you a respectful, caring person who believes in strong teamwork and positive communication with everyone you meet?

Do you place a high value on supporting your colleagues, and being a trusted, respectful, professional care giver?

Do you show love in your work, your words and in your actions to all?

Do you have an interest in respiratory care?

If so, then the Respiratory Unit are looking for a friendly and efficient HCA to join their driven team.

Please note, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.

You will be a compassionate individual, working alongside and supported by a Registered Nurse, in the delivery of direct patient care following the Trust\'s well defined practices and procedures.

You will be committed to delivering high standards of patient care and work within a multi professional team; it is essential you communicate effectively within this environment and act in line with the clinic expectations.

Please note if you do not have the Healthcare Certificate already, you will be appointed in a Band 2 position and fully supported to obtain this. We will then uplift your role to Band 3.

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.

Are you looking for an exciting healthcare role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application - please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse following Trust practices and procedures.
• Communicate effectively within a multi professional team and maintain professional standards of care.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Interest in respiratory care.
• Compassionate, caring nature with a commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Willingness to obtain the Healthcare Certificate if not already held; appointment at Band 2 with uplift to Band 3 after qualification.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively within a clinical setting.
• Eligibility to work in the role without Visa sponsorship (note: sponsorship is not offered).