Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM1 7ET |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7699921/390-CSS-BR-3435 |
Summary
We are inviting applications for a Healthcare Support Worker for Main Outpatient Department in Broomfield Hospital.
Main Outpatient Department runs 16 different specialty clinics.The department runs Consultant and Nurse led clinics daily as well as providing support for AHP clinics within our area.
The work is stimulating, varied and challenging, and the ideal candidate should be a motivated, team focused member of staff who enjoys providing excellent patient care and has a passionate approach to their work.
Candidates must have excellent communication skills and an empathetic and calming approach. Computer literacy skills are desirable but not essential initially, however it will be a requirement and willingness to develop will be essential.
As a main site, we also support other relevant OPD departments in Broomfield Hospital and satellite OPS's (BCH OPD) when needed, thus travelling and working on both sites is an expectation.
As a member of the Care Team, you will assist qualified staff in delivering a caring and effective, patient focused service in keeping with the aims, objectives and standards of the Trust
You will assist with the maintenance of a safe care environment including preparing and clearing rooms and equipment with particular reference to infection control and safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff
Under guidance from qualified staff, you will ensure that sensitive and appropriate clinical care is delivered to meet individuals’ needs, respecting personal dignity and beliefs
You will ensure that information is handled and exchanged with care, accuracy and sensitivity, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
You will ensure that effective communication is maintained within care team and between other care teams, patients, relatives and visitors
You will support the RN in assessment of patients, running of Clinics and minor Operation lists (Broomfield)
You will perform clinical duties under the supervision of registered Nurse
You will orientate patients and relatives to the Department environment
You will follow plan of care, and report any changes in the patient’s condition
You will be encouraged to contribute suggestions and ideas for action to improve the service
You will report results of any intervention
You will liaise with other departments and members of the multidisciplinary team as directed by the nurse in charge.
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.
We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached job Description for full list of responsibilities.
This advert closes on Saturday 28 Feb 2026