NHS Healthcare Assistant — Training & Growth Pathway

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for Healthcare Assistants to join Braxted ward in the NHS family. No experience is required—we will teach you everything you need to know to deliver compassionate patient care.

From day one you will access learning and training opportunities, supporting patients with washing, dressing, meals and mobility, and communicating with patients and families in a warm, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; training provided on the job.
• We are looking for caring, kind individuals with a genuine desire to help patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Washing and dressing patients
• Serving meals and feeding patients
• Helping patients to move around
• Talking to patients and their families

Skills

Caring and kind

Cheerful and friendly

Listening and communication

Follow instructions

Team player

Well organised

Willing to learn

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for Healthcare Assistants to join Braxted ward in the NHS family. No experience is required—we will teach you everything you need to know to deliver compassionate patient care.

From day one you will access learning and training opportunities, supporting patients with washing, dressing, meals and mobility, and communicating with patients and families in a warm, team‑oriented environment.