Senior Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4XH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0058-26-0042 |
Summary
Senior Healthcare Assistant/Wellesley/Southend/Wards/Part Time 22hrs Per Week Spire Wellesley Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Senior Healthcare Assistant to join the team on a Part Time basis. "Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services." Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: To assist the qualified nursing staff, under their supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive nursing service to all patients and users, ensuring a high standard of a patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment. Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients Identifying and reporting any significant changes that might affect the patient's health and well-being to the appropriate person Who we are looking for: Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a hospital environment Theatre/minor ops experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience in: ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations (Desirable) Good team work ethic Enthusiastic and energetic professional NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care /Care Certificate / NVQ Level 3 is desirable but not essential Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. "Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services." Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date.