Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 390-BR-T&A-6729
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield Hospital
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- Dependant on experience
- Closing
- 18/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band 3 Healthcare Support worker
Band 3
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 are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Support workers for our Day Stay Unit (DSU, B448) and our Theatre Admission and Day Stay Unit TADSU, A301).
DSU is a separate unit in the south wing at Broomfield Hospital and has three integral Theatres. DSU undertakes a surgical pathway for patients undergoing elective procedures who are admitted and discharged on the same day. This includes an emergency ambulatory pathway for urgent operations.
TADSU is located within the Main Theatre Complex at Broomfield Hospital and undertakes a surgical Pathway for patients undergoing elective procedures who are admitted and discharged in the same day, as well as an inpatient pathway for patients requiring admission post surgery.
We provide safe and effective care to our patients across the specialities which include Urology, upper and Lower GI, Vascular, Breast, General, Plastics, Ophthalmology and Pain Clinic.
So, if this sounds like the role for you, please apply today.
Main duties of the job
These posts will involve working with the surgical patient through the pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative periods.
Candidates should demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, while maintaining a professional and friendly character.
The successful candidates will be allocated to either DSU or TADSU and will be expected to complete the Band 3 ward based competencies.
Candidates must show a willingness to work across the sites as required and demonstrate a flexibility to work the shift patterns.
You will be working with qualified staff to provide individualised care to our patients. Ensuring effective communication is maintained within the team and ensuring documentation is handled with confidentiality.
We are proactive in offering training and educational development which includes ongoing training opportunities for all of our staff.
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 new 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 cannot offer Visa Sponsorship for this role and we also reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good level of general education i.e. GCSEs or equivalent incl. English and Maths
- Care Certificate
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in Health Care
- Venepucture and Cannulation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working in the Healthcare
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in Day Stay or Theatres environment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Richard Chalkley
- Job title
- Day Stay Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004443434
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