Healthcare assistant - Orthopaedic Pre-assessment | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2026 |
| Location: | Braintree, CM7 2AL |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7963411/390-SUR-SO-5260-A |
Summary
We are inviting applications for a HCA/HCSW for Orthopaedic Pre-assessment at Braintree Community Hospital and Broomfield Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring safe and effective care for patients preparing for orthopaedic surgery. Our nurse led team deliver Pre-operative assessment to Orthopaedics patients and works closely with anesthetics and consultants.
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.
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 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 report results of any intervention
You will liaise with other departments and members of the multidisciplinary team as directed by the nurse in charge.
Help co-ordinate pre-assessment clinics to ensure the patients complete the pre-assessment journey in a timely manner.
Ensure the patients have all required tests before being allowed to leave the department.
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 Sunday 10 May 2026