We are recruiting to the following wards:
* Kitwood ward – 1 part time permanent contract, 25 hours per week
* Chelmer ward – 1 full time permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the Adult Inpatient Service at the Derwent Centre, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow.
Key responsibilities:
* Assist the professional team in providing care for patients in an in‑patient environment.
* Under supervision of a qualified team member, implement and assist with the evaluation of individual plans of care.
* Work from time to time without direct supervision.
* Participate in a flexible rostering arrangement to provide 24‑hour care, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
* Assist qualified staff in the physical monitoring of a patient’s health, including monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight, drug and alcohol screening (after appropriate training).
* Assist senior staff in the planning and delivery of therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area.
* Maintain effective relationships with patients, their relatives and other carers.
* Deliver planned care to service users identified by the nominated professional.
Training & Induction
The successful candidate will be required to attend a one‑week face‑to‑face induction HCA Academy Induction Programme at the MSE ICB Education Hub, followed by another five days of corporate/mandatory training.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
* Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
* Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover travel costs.
Work that wraps around your needs
* Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
* Job share: applications for job shares are welcomed.
* To maintain effective relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team, Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
* To fulfil the role of Co‑Worker under the supervision of a qualified nurse/clinician.
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Apr 2026.
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