Job summary
We have opportunities to join our warm and friendly team as Healthcare Assistants for our Colne Ward team, which is part of our Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit based at Basildon Hospital.
Our centre cares for patients following Cardiothoracic surgery as well as those undergoing cardiology procedures, with a multidisciplinary team approach that includes nurses, medical staff, physiotherapists, dieticians, and HCAs. The team is diverse and multicultural, working throughout the centre.
If you would like to join our team, please apply today.
Main duties of the job
As our Healthcare Assistants (HCA), you will work as part of the care team under the supervision of registered nurses and other professionals. You will assist in delivering care by supporting registered staff, patients, and their families.
This will be achieved through performing specific care tasks after completing formal training and assessment.
Basic care experience is necessary, along with good communication skills both verbally and in writing.
An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is recommended for this role.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve patients' health and well-being, and provide a vibrant environment for staff development, innovation, and career building.
We aim to maximize our skills and experiences to become the best we can be. As one organization, we will recruit and retain more specialist staff through increased employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted: 06 June 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,937 per year (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-CAR-BA-2185
Job locations: Basildon, Nethermayne, SS16 5NL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you friendly, caring, and supportive? We want to hear from you. For more details, please read the full job description.
Person Specification & Qualifications
* Essential: Good literacy skills demonstrated through application
* Desirable: NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate
Experience
* Essential: Care Home or NHS Ward Experience
Additional requirements
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required to check for previous convictions.
Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For more info, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Starting 6 April 2017, applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. See guidance on overseas criminal record checks.
Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basildon, Nethermayne, SS16 5NL
Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
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