Job summary

We have several exciting opportunities for Healthcare Assistants across our Basildon Hospital site.

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals who embody our Trust values of Excellent, Compassionate and Respectful. While previous experience is not essential, as full training will be provided, experience working in a care setting or supporting others in a caring capacity would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin or develop a rewarding career in healthcare, making a real difference to patients and their families.

Interested in starting a career in care? Apply today!

Interview Information

Interviews will take place face-to-face on Monday 5th October 2026. Please note that, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate virtual interviews on this occasion.

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 toShift 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.

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.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

390-HCA-Basildon-OCT-26

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS165NL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Job description Job responsibilities Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures

Desirable

• Application demonstrates an understanding of working in a healthcare setting

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a care setting

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge of personal care and related procedures Desirable Application demonstrates an understanding of working in a healthcare setting Experience Essential Experience working in a team Desirable Experience of working in a care setting

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS165NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS165NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)