Job summary

We have several exciting permanent 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!

We are a 32 bedded respiratory ward looking for staff with enthusiasm and compassion. The position will be band 2 rising to a band 3 on completion of care certificate and competencies.

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.

Details

Date posted

09 October 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

Reference number

390-DoM-BR-9807

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post requires 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 20:00. Night shifts start at 19:30 and finish at 7:30 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.

Job description Job responsibilities The post requires 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 20:00. Night shifts start at 19:30 and finish at 7:30 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

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Physically fit - long period of standing and some lifting
• Ability to work shifts and unsocial hours

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Calm under pressure
• Professional approach

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 Physical Requirements Essential Physically fit - long period of standing and some lifting Ability to work shifts and unsocial hours Personal and People Development Essential Calm under pressure Professional approach

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

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

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

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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