Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Main Outpatient's at Orsett/Basildon Hospital.
The Health Care Assistant will function as part of the multi‑disciplinary team within the Outpatient Department to provide a seamless service and high‑quality care to patients, working collaboratively as part of the outpatient team.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to undertake assigned tasks involving direct care to meet the needs of the patients in support of and supervised by a registered nurse. The HCA will work within the Trust's policies and procedures and uphold the outpatient philosophy.
As a Health Care Assistant, it is expected that you will continue to develop your own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust's career pathway.
You will work day shifts which may include long days to meet the service needs. It is expected that the post holder will be able to carry out all the duties listed on the job description but they may carry out other similar duties in support of the unit environment which are not listed.
No duties are to be undertaken by the post holder unless they have received the appropriate training or instruction.
About Us
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our population's health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities.
We have launched an HCA Academy, an IIS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care Assistant workforce. The academy models a "one workforce" cross‑system approach to onboarding, induction, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants.
Successful candidates will be able to access the additional support provided by the HCA Academy following their induction with MSEFT, including development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as the HCA App.
Details
Date posted: 09 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 a year per annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 390-DoM-BA-3369-A
Job locations: Basildon / Orsett, SS16 5NL
Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Essential
* Demonstrable experience working with the public
* Literacy and numeracy minimum of Entry level 3
Desirable
* Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
* NVQ level 2, or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basildon / Orsett, SS16 5NL
Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
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