Healthcare Assistant - Basildon

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

We have several exciting opportunities for Healthcare Assistants across our Basildon Hospital site.

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals who embody our Trust values of Excellent, Compassionate and Respectful. While previous experience is not essential, as full training will be provided, experience working in a care setting or supporting others in a caring capacity would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin or develop a rewarding career in healthcare, making a real difference to patients and their families.

Interested in starting a career in care? Apply today!

Interview Information

Interviews will take place face-to-face on Monday 5th October 2026. Please note that, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate virtual interviews on this occasion.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the ward or department to provide a seamless service & high-quality care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The HCA is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the ward. Being able to work as part of a team is essential to the role.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust encourages our Healthcare Assistants to continually develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust's career pathways.

These posts require you to commit to Shift work which will include, weekends, Bank holidays and nights. In general, our day shifts start at 7:00 and finish at 19:30. Night shifts start at 19:00 and finish at 7:30 (some wards may differ slightly). Shift Rota are planned 4-8 weeks in advance.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting 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.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures

Desirable criteria

• Application demonstrates an understanding of working in a healthcare setting

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working in a team

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a care setting

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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