Role Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us an HCA on AMU West - our 23 bedded female Acute Medical Assessment Unit.
We receive patients directly from A&E and Ambulatory Care and accommodate patients with a large variety of medical conditions. Patients remain on the Unit for approximately 48 hours while investigations are taking place to determine whether admission to the hospital is necessary or whether discharge would be more appropriate.
Our Team
AMU West is dedicated to providing safe and high quality acute medical review to our patients, but we are also very supportive of our staff developing their skills and progressing within MSE.
Our team is friendly and hardworking and the ward is a dynamic, ever-changing, fast-paced area to work; so if this sounds like the right environment for you - please apply today.
Job Description
The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the ward or department to provide a seamless service & high-quality care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Key responsibilities include:
* At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients.
* Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patient’s demographic details.
* To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed.
* To assist patients with eating and drinking.
* Monitoring and accurate recording of dietary and fluid intake appropriately reporting any abnormalities to the nurse in charge.
* Enable patients to access appropriate toilet facilities, collecting and disposing of body waste.
* Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results.
* Removal of indwelling urethral catheters.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust encourages our Healthcare Assistants to continually develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust’s career pathways.
Working Hours
These posts require you to commit to shift work which will include weekends, bank holidays and nights.
In general, our day shifts start at 7:00 and finish at 19:30. Night shifts start at 19:00 and finish at 7:30 (some wards may differ slightly). Shift rota are planned 4-8 weeks in advance.
Other Information
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026.
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