Job Description

Do you have a caring nature and want to make a difference?
Are you a respectful, caring person who believes in strong teamwork and positive communication with everyone you meet?
Do you place a high value on supporting your colleagues, and being a trusted, respectful, professional care giver?
Do you show love in your work, your words and in your actions to all?
Do you have an interest in respiratory care?
If so, then the Respiratory Unit are looking for a friendly and efficient HCA to join their driven team.
Please note, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
You will be a compassionate individual, working alongside and supported by a Registered Nurse, in the delivery of direct patient care following the Trust's well defined practices and procedures.
You will be committed to delivering high standards of patient care and work within a multi professional team; it is essential you communicate effectively within this environment and act in line with the clinic expectations.
Please note if you do not have the Healthcare Certificate already, you will be appointed in a Band 2 position and fully supported to obtain this. We will then uplift your role to Band 3.
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.
Details
Date posted
13 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, Part-time
Reference number
390-DoM-SO-3335
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff
SS00RY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting healthcare 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 - please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting healthcare 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 - please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience working as a HCA or carer

Desirable

• Experience of or awareness of respiratory speciality

Qualifications
Essential

• For Band 2 HCA position - Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience
• For Band 3 HCA position - For Band 3 HCA - Vocational qualification at Level 3 or equivalent experience and Care Certificate & competencies

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience working as a HCA or carer

Desirable

• Experience of or awareness of respiratory speciality

Qualifications
Essential

• For Band 2 HCA position - Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience
• For Band 3 HCA position - For Band 3 HCA - Vocational qualification at Level 3 or equivalent experience and Care Certificate & competencies

Skills Required