Healthcare Assistant - Terling Ward
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust · Healthcare Assistant · viaNHS Jobs
£25,272 a year
- Closing date
- 15 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 3d ago
- Specialism
- Healthcare Assistant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5719910
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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
10 November 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-9846-B
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 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.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 15 Nov 2026.
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