Senior Healthcare Assistant
Orsett Minor Injuries Unit
The Minor Injury Unit at Orsett Hospital is looking to recruit a band 3 Senior Health care assistant/ Administrative assistant to their small and friendly team.
The Minor Injury Unit operates a walk in service 7 days a week, from 10am - 8pm and specializes in acute injury management in a nurse led environment.
The post holder will work closely with the Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENP's) in delivering high quality care to both adults and children in an urgent care setting.
Responsibilities
* Delivering wound care both autonomously and under the supervision of the ENP
* Near patient testing
* Plastering
* Responsible for ordering and monitoring stock levels of equipment and pharmacy
* Health and safety monitoring including environment and equipment checks
* Audits
* Covering reception/admin duties as required and being proficient with system 1
* Involvement in safeguarding adults and children
* Deep cleaning and stocking the Unit
* Assisting in emergency situations (the ENP's carry the emergency bleep for the hospital)
* Responsible for keeping mandatory training up-to-date and own personal development
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,192 and a maximum payment of £2,011 per annum pro rata).
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Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Supporting Our Communities
At NELFT, we are committed to supporting and investing in our local communities. As part of this, we are prioritising applications from individuals who live within the areas we serve. This helps us build a workforce that truly reflects the diverse populations we care for, improves our ability to provide culturally informed services, and strengthens local employment opportunities. By recruiting locally, we aim to foster a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable health and care system.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
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This advert closes on Sunday 22 Mar 2026
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