Job Description

Do you want to make a difference to people's lives?
We are looking for individuals with experience to work in healthcare, to join the NHS family helping people from your local community. Healthcare Assistant opportunities are available in Terling ward, which is an acute respiratory ward.
To us, it is more important that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families. If this sounds like you, then you already have the skills that make a great Healthcare Assistant.
Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.
Mid and South Essex is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.
The Healthcare Assistant role can also lead to a range of career opportunities. With the right support, those who want to can undertake the necessary training to become our future nurses, nursing associates and midwives.
Main duties of the job
This role advertised is for a band 2 health care assistant, you will have the opportunity to become a band 3 health care assistant once you have submitted your care certificate and all required competencies are completed.
As a Healthcare Assistant , you will be a hugely valuable support to our Nursing and Midwifery teams providing care to our patients. Every day will be different and you will work alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with care to support the needs of the patients and their families.
Examples of what you may do as part of your role:
Washing and dressing patients
Serving meals and feeding patients
Helping patients to move around
Making beds
Talking to patients and their families
Monitoring patient condition
Skills and personal attributes needed
Caring and kind
Cheerful and friendly
Keen to support patients with their personal needs including washing and toileting
Able to follow direct instructions
Happy to work in a team but also able to use own initiative
Have good listening and communication skills
Be well organised
Full time positions are available, and we are open to discuss flexible working arrangements. This opportunity is available for candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
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
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-DoM-BR-3343
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Healthcare 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.
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. Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Healthcare 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• Basic Computer Skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities
• Experience working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Knowledge
Desirable

• An understanding of working in a Healthcare Setting

Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills demonstrated with minimal spelling and grammatical errors in the application

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• Basic Computer Skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities
• Experience working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Knowledge
Desirable

• An understanding of working in a Healthcare Setting

Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills demonstrated with minimal spelling and grammatical errors in the application

Skills Required