Healthcare Assistant - Adult IPU
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 December 2025 |
| Location: | Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6PR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0402-25-0048 |
Summary
Participate in the moving and handling of vulnerable patients, often involving specialist lifting and handling equipment Risk of exposure to bodily substances defined as hazardous. Rigorous adherence to organisational infection prevention policies and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment Communicate effectively with patients and their families, some of whom may have significant barriers to understanding. Be aware of the needs of the whole family and to encourage trust and open communication, as well as offering emotional and practical support in times of distress. Communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team. Provides and receives routine, confidential and sensitive information concerning patients, requiring tact, empathy, persuasion, and reassurance.