Healthcare Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Basildon/Orsett, SS16 5NL |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7849725/390-DoM-BA-9999 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to work within the Main Outpatients Department at Orsett/Basildon Hospital.
You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Outpatient Department to provide a seamless service & high quality care to patients, working collaboratively as part of the outpatient team.
As a Health Care Assistant, it is expected that you will continue to develop your own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trusts career pathway.
You will work day shifts which may include long days to meet the service needs. It is expected that the post holder will be able to carry out all the duties listed on the job description but they may carry out other similar duties in support of the unit environment which are not listed.
So, if this sounds like the role for you, please apply today.
Please note there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.
You will be expected to undertake assigned tasks involving direct care to meet the needs of the patients in support of and supervised by a registered nurse. The HCA will work within the Trust's policies and procedures and uphold the outpatient philosophy.
No duties are to be undertaken by you unless you have received the appropriate training or instruction.
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.
Are you looking for an exciting Health Care Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Monday 6 Apr 2026