Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Medicine
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: Band 2 rising to Band 3 once competencies have been reached
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-DOM-BA-3473
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £24,465 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
HCA - AMU West
Band 2
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us an HCA on AMU West - our 23 bedded female Acute Medical Assessment Unit.
We receive patients directly from A&E and Ambulatory Care and accommodate patents with a large variety of medical conditions. Patients remain on the Unit for approximately 48 hours while Investigations are taking place to determine whether admission to the hospital is necessary or whether discharge would be more appropriate.
AMU West is dedicated to providing safe and high quality acute medical review to our patients , but we are also very supportive of our staff developing their skills and progressing within MSE.
Our team is friendly and hardworking and the ward is a dynamic, ever-changing, fast-paced area to work; so if this sounds like the right environment for you - please apply today.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) 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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust encourages our Healthcare Assistants to continually develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust’s career pathways.
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 Rota are planned 4-8 weeks in advance.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full list of duties can be found in the attached Job Description.
At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients.
Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patient’s demographic details.
To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed.
To assist patients with eating and drinking.
Monitoring and accurate recording of 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.
Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results.
Removal of indwelling urethral catheters.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Willing to undertake Care Certificate
- Good level of literacy demonstrated through minimal grammatical mistakes on application
Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working in healthcare
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Patti Sibanda
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300443041
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