Vascular Ward Healthcare Assistant: Compassionate Care & Growth

VerseOne Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant for the Frederick Banting Ward (Vascular) in Basildon. The role involves supporting daily living activities, mobility, nutrition and personal care with a patient-centred approach.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to discharge planning, falls prevention, and long-term care for older patients, while ensuring dignity and comfort.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy, and ability to communicate in written and spoken English.
• Care Certificate completed or equivalent.
• Experience working in a health care setting is desirable.
• Experience as a Health Care Assistant is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, nutrition and personal care for vascular patients.
• Support safe discharge planning and falls prevention.
• Escalate concerns and document care delivered accurately.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and assist with infection control and equipment readiness.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Care Certificate

Literacy & Numeracy

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant for the Frederick Banting Ward (Vascular) in Basildon. The role involves supporting daily living activities, mobility, nutrition and personal care with a patient-centred approach.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to discharge planning, falls prevention, and long-term care for older patients, while ensuring dignity and comfort.