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Healthcare Assistant

On-site in Chelmsford·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £25,272 a year
About £1,810 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Chelmsford
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 15 November

Skills

Surgery

The role

Job summary

We have several exciting permanent and fixed term opportunities at the Broomfield Hospital site of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust for Health Care Assistants.

The job requires someone that exudes our Trust Values: Excellent, Compassionate and Respectful. Although experience is not necessary for this role as full training is provided, having worked in care, or provided care would be advantageous to the role.

If you are interested in starting a Career in Care, please apply today!

Interview Date of Wednesday 25th November - the interview will be face-to-face, we are unable to accommodate virtual interviews.

We currently have opportunities available within the Surgery, Care of the Elderly and Medicine.

If you have a preferred department, please specify this within your application. While we will endeavour to accommodate preferences where possible, placement within a specific department cannot be guaranteed.

***Please note: Ward/department preferences are not guaranteed***

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Assistant 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. The HCA is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the ward. Being able to work as part of a team is essential to the role.

As a HCA at Broomfield Hospital, you will be required to

At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients
Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patient's demographic details
Assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed
Assist patients with eating and drinking
Monitor and accurately record 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.
Test blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results.
Remove male/female indwelling urethral catheters.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Rotas are planned 4-8 weeks in advance.

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience
Standard computer skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Range of routine work procedures requiring job training
Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities

Desirable

Experience of working in a care setting
An understanding of working in a healthcare setting

Communication Skills

Essential

Evidence of working in a team
Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

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.