About this role
Job summary
We have several exciting permanent opportunities at the Southend site of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust for Health Care 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.
The Health Care assistant 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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust encourages our Health Care Assistants to continually develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust's career pathways
If you are interested in starting a Career in Care, please apply today!
No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Previous candidates need not apply
NB : Face to Face Interviews will be taking place on 18th June at Southend Hospital no other dates will be considered
Main duties of the job
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.
Full list of duties can be found in the attached Job Description however some of your duties will include the following:
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
About us
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
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Desirable
An understanding of working in a healthcare setting Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Knowledge or personal care and related procedures
Desirable
Experience of working in a care setting
Communication Skills Essential
Evidence of working in a team Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southend
Prittlewell Avenue
Southend
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)