(**) Healthcare Assistant - Urology

VerseOne Group; Chelmsford; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 33.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Urology Centre at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford. Working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, you will support daily clinics and investigations, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care within the Outpatients team.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver accurate observations, assist with patient movement, and help patients navigate their healthcare journey, while upholding

Competenze

• Care certificate required.
• GCSE maths and English (or equivalent) required.
• NVQ qualification accepted.

Mansioni

• Champion equality by honouring each patient’s beliefs and identity, ensuring they feel respected and understood.
• Communicate essential information to the right team members, ensuring smooth coordination and seamless care.
• Carry out and precisely record clinical observations, capturing vital patient data to support quality care.
• Safely assist with patient movement and handling, using correct procedures to ensure their comfort and safety.
• Facilitate smooth transfers of patients between hospital departments, making each transition as seamless as possible.
• Be a compassionate presence for patients experiencing acute illness and provide support to relatives in challenging moments.
• Additionally, embrace flexibility by performing any other duties assigned by management, always within the scope of this essential role.

Formazione

Care certificate

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

NVQ

Descrizione del lavoro

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Main area Urology Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: between the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday- Friday Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Between the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday-Friday) Job ref 390-NR-SUR-BR-8935

Site Broomfield Town Broomfield, Chelmsford Salary £25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute 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

An exciting opportunity awaits at the Urology Centre at Broomfield Hospital!

As a key member of our dedicated team, you’ll work alongside the Multidisciplinary Team to manage daily clinics and investigations, supporting patients with urological conditions.

Join the heart of the Outpatients team, building strong, supportive connections with colleagues to deliver top-notch, compassionate care. Work hand-in-hand with skilled professionals to enhance clinical practices, creating a safe, welcoming environment for all.

And, be a guiding light for patients and their families, helping them navigate the emotional journey of illness or injury with empathy and understanding.

Main duties of the job

As the Healthcare Assistant within the Urology Team, you will:

• Champion equality by honouring each patient’s unique beliefs and identity, ensuring they feel respected and understood.
• Communicate essential information to the right team members, ensuring smooth coordination and seamless care.
• Carry out and precisely record clinical observations, capturing vital patient data to support quality care.
• Safely assist with patient movement and handling, using correct procedures to ensure their comfort and safety.
• Facilitate smooth transfers of patients between hospital departments, making each transition as seamless as possible.
• Be a compassionate presence for patients experiencing acute illness and provide support to relatives in challenging moments.
• Additionally, embrace flexibility by performing any other duties assigned by management, always within the scope of this essential role.

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.

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

• Care certificate
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• NVQ

Knowledge and Experience

• Good literacy demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors throughout application
• 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

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.