Job summary
- Main area
- Healthcare Assistant
- Grade
- Band 2/3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 390-HCA-Southend-26
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff-on-Sea
- Salary
- £24,465 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 07/02/2026
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant
Band 2/3
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 have several exciting permanent opportunities at Southend Hospital for Healthcare Assistants.
The job requires someone that exudes our Trust Values: Excellent, Compassionate and Respectful. Although experience is not necessary for this role as full training is provided, having worked in care, or provided care would be advantageous to the role.
If you are interested in starting a Career in Care, please apply today!
We are recruiting across several specialities - please specify the area that you are interested in, in your supporting information)
Interviews will be conducted on Saturday 7th February 2026 - the interview will be face-to-face , we are unable to accommodate virtual interviews.
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
A full list of duties can be found in the attached Job Description.
At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients.
Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patient’s demographic details.
To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed.
To assist patients with eating and drinking.
Monitoring and accurate recording of dietary and fluid intake appropriately reporting any abnormalities to the nurse in charge.
Enable patients to access appropriate toilet facilities, collecting and disposing of body waste.
Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results.
Removal of male/female indwelling urethral catheters.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good literacy demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors throughout application
- Experience of working with the public
- Must be keen to learn new skills and flexible in the workplace
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Healthcare Certificate
- Good IT skills
- Working within a team and experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities
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
- Alix Parrish
- Job title
- Senior Recruitment Adviser
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 443 2031
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