Job Description

We are looking for a full time permanent Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team. You will have the opportunity to work with plastic surgery patients and have the opportunity to learn about wound care and post operative care for a large variety of plastic surgery operations.
Stock Ward is a busy Plastic Surgery ward. We have a wonderfully friendly team and are currently looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant or Support Worker.
The ward consists of 24 inpatient beds and with complex plastic surgery requirements.
The team is really supportive and there are many learning opportunities for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
Stock Ward is located within the world renowned St Andrews Centre and is a regional unit for Trauma. We work very closely with the Trauma Unit taking over the clinic out of hours to maintain a 24 hour service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with daily living activities such as eating, showering and using the toilet
• Utilising equipment to move patients when necessary
• Taking the patient's vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature both pre and post operatively
• Talking to patients and reassuring them
• Assisting nurses and other staff when needed
• Adhering to professional standards

About us
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a 'one workforce' cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants.
Successful candidates to this role will be able to access the additional support provided by the HCA Academy following their induction with MSEFT. This includes development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as HCA App.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-B&P-BR-3346
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM17ET
Job description
Job 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. Job description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Interview
Desirable

• Care Certificate

Interview
Essential

• Excellent communication
• IT Skills

Desirable

• Hospital Experience
• Care experience

Person Specification
Interview
Desirable

• Care Certificate

Interview
Essential

• Excellent communication
• IT Skills

Desirable

• Hospital Experience
• Care experience

Skills Required