Clinical Healthcare Assistant (SITE) The Lakes
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, CO4 5JL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9364-26-0126 |
Summary
The role is supernumerary, with the opportunity to be based on a ward/unit dependent on clinical and operational need. We are looking for autonomous, driven, solution-focused and confident practitioner(s). You will have formal and delegated authority to take managerial decisions pertaining to clinical, operational, and resource related issues in the absence of the substantive Clinical Manager, working closely with other members of the senior on call team. You will be responsible for the implementation of high standards of care delivery, ensuring the service provided is needs-led, compliant with national guidance and is viewed positively by service users. You will have the opportunity to influence and promote improved, dynamic and effective clinical practice across the service. Working from time to time without direct supervision but under the supervision of qualified team member, you will implement and assist with the evaluation of individual plans of care for patients and in their management and care under the guidance of the ward manager/Matron. You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7 day a week, 24 hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts as appropriate and as rostered. In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times. Report and document incidents as required Report all malfunctions, shortage and inadequacies of equipment and supplies to senior staff. Co-operate with senior staff to report and investigate incidents such as complaints and accidents and ensure that appropriate documentation is completed. Take part in service development and review Ensure the service meets the agreed performance / contractual targets and adheres to local and government initiatives Undertake and complete training relevant to the national Care Certificate competency framework In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role; - Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures - To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage - To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants. To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process. Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience. Further information will be provided post interview. This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).