Job Description

Are you a looking to develop your skills into the operating Theatre specialty?
We are looking to recruit highly motivated staff with a patient focused approach to join our Broomfield Theatres team as a Health Care Assistant (HCA).
This role requires an enthusiastic, committed and diligent person who is keen to move into a specialist department, able to work within a dynamic team and will strive to maintain the high standard of care offered to our patients. There will be an on call commitment required as part of the post to cover out of hours working.
Opportunities for career progression are available; so, if successful you will start in a Band 2 position, but on completion of your competencies and the health care certificate you will be eligible for a Band 3 position.
If you feel you can work within a fast paced environment delivering high quality care, then we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Care Team, assist qualified staff in delivering a caring and effective, patient focused service in keeping with the aims, objectives, and standards of the Trust. If successful, you will:

• Assist with the maintenance of a safe care environment including preparing and clearing up rooms/theatres and equipment with reference to infection control and safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Under guidance from qualified staff, sensitive and appropriate clinical care is delivered to meet individuals' needs, respecting personal dignity and beliefs
• Ensure information is handled and exchanged with care, accuracy, and sensitivity, always maintaining patient confidentiality
• Ensure effective communication is maintained within care team and between other care teams, patients, relatives, and visitors.

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
14 November 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-T&A-BR-6205
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this fantastic opportunity, please see the attached job description.
Please do contact us if you have any questions about the role or department. We look forward to receiving your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this fantastic opportunity, please see the attached job description.
Please do contact us if you have any questions about the role or department. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good level of general education e.g. GCSEs or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ in healthcare

Experience
Desirable

• Experience working in healthcare setting
• Experience working in an operating department

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good level of general education e.g. GCSEs or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ in healthcare

Experience
Desirable

• Experience working in healthcare setting
• Experience working in an operating department

Skills Required