About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity awaits at the Urology Centre at Broomfield Hospital!
As a key member of our dedicated team, you'll work alongside the Multidisciplinary Team to manage daily clinics and investigations, supporting patients with urological conditions.
Join the heart of the Outpatients team, building strong, supportive connections with colleagues to deliver top-notch, compassionate care. Work hand-in-hand with skilled professionals to enhance clinical practices, creating a safe, welcoming environment for all.
And, be a guiding light for patients and their families, helping them navigate the emotional journey of illness or injury with empathy and understanding.
Main duties of the job
As the Healthcare Assistant within the Urology Team, you will:
Champion equality by honouring each patient's unique beliefs and identity, ensuring they feel respected and understood. Communicate essential information to the right team members, ensuring smooth coordination and seamless care. Carry out and precisely record clinical observations, capturing vital patient data to support quality care. Safely assist with patient movement and handling, using correct procedures to ensure their comfort and safety. Facilitate smooth transfers of patients between hospital departments, making each transition as seamless as possible. Be a compassionate presence for patients experiencing acute illness and provide support to relatives in challenging moments. Additionally, embrace flexibility by performing any other duties assigned by management, always within the scope of this essential role.
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
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Care certificate GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
NVQ
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Good literacy demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors throughout application Experience of working with the public
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting Working within a team and experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities
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 Broomfield
Broomfield Hospital, Court Road
Broomfield, Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)