Job Summary
We are looking for an HCA in the Anaesthetic Pre-Assessment Unit to join our friendly team on a permanent basis.
You will work effectively as a member of the team to facilitate the smooth running of the pre-assessment by providing administrative and clinical support.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
A minimum of 1 year's experience with an excellent attendance record and time management is required in the current role.
Phlebotomy and ECG competency is desirable.
Main duties of the job
Meet and greet the patients in the department and manage their care in the treatment room, ensuring patient dignity, respect and confidentiality.
Accurately document outcomes from the appointment and update electronic records.
Phlebotomy and ECG service.
Provide the pre-assessment team with consumables and equipment.
Ensure the treatment room is clean and tidy.
Clean, date check and stock up trolleys and shelves.
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 populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an IC S 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 (HCA) workforce. The academy models a 'one workforce' cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.
Successful candidates to this role will be able to access the additional support provided by the HCA Academy following their induction with MSEFT. This includes development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as HCA App.
Details
* Date posted: 12 November 2025
* 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-TAC-BR-6201
* Job locations: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Job Description
We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
* Demonstrable experience as an HCA.
* IT skills - demonstrated in previous work duties
* Excellent written communication skills demonstrated throughout application
Desirable
* Phlebotomy and ECG competency.
* Completion of care certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
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