Job overview

We are currently recruiting for Band 3 Health Care Assistant to help maintain our high standard of care and flow of patients through a busy minor injuries unit.  The successful candidates will need to be able to cope in a busy and dynamic clinic environment, working alongside nursing and medical staff, to help with patient flow. 

Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your role you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.

Mid and South Essex is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.

The Healthcare Support Worker role provides an exciting opportunity to learn extended skills, such as application of plaster casts, wound closure techniques, venepuncture and much more.  It is a fast paced clinical area, with great learning opportunities, two days are never the same. 

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be a hugely valuable support to our team providing care to our patients. Every day will be different and you will work alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with the flow patients through the service. 

Examples of what you may do as part of your role

• • • Undertaking observations, ECG's and urine samples
    • Transferring patients to other clinical areas
    • Application of plaster casts
    • Undertaking wound closure
    • Supporting patients requiring x-ray or transfers between the Emergency Department
    • Talking to patients and their families
    • Monitoring patient conditions and escalating concerns

Skills and personal attributes needed

• • • • Caring and kind
      • Cheerful and friendly
      • Able to follow direct instructions
      • Happy to work in a team but also able to use own initiative
      • Have good listening and communication skills
      • Be well organised
      • Ability to escalate concerns 

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.