Job summary We are currently recruiting for Band 3 Health Care Assistant to help maintain our high standard of care. The successful candidates will be able to cope in a busy and dynamic clinic environment, working alongside nursing and medical staff, to help with patient flow. Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your role 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 Support Worker role provides an exciting opportunity to learn extended skills, such as application of plaster casts, wound closure techniques, venepuncture and much more. It is a fast paced clinical area, with great learnng opportunities, two days are never the same. Main duties of the job As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be a hugely valuable support to our team 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 the flow patients through the service. Examples of what you may do as part of your role Undertaking observations, ECG's and urine samplesTransferring patients to other clinical areasApplication of plaster castsUndertaking wound closureSupporting patients requiring x-ray or transfers between the Emergency DepartmentTalking to patients and their familiesMonitoring patient conditions and escalating concerns Skills and personal attributes needed Caring and kindCheerful and friendlyAble to follow direct instructionsHappy to work in a team but also able to use own initiativeHave good listening and communication skillsBe well organisedAbility to escalate concerns About us We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 390-MED-BR-3138 Job locations Broomfield Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. file:///C:/Users/ebell/AppData/Local/Temp/MicrosoftEdgeDownloads/5f7a84b0-5d6e-4354-a85a-9799025cec05/HCA%20band%203%20JD.pdf Job description Job responsibilities We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. file:///C:/Users/ebell/AppData/Local/Temp/MicrosoftEdgeDownloads/5f7a84b0-5d6e-4354-a85a-9799025cec05/HCA%20band%203%20JD.pdf Person Specification Experience Essential Previous HSCW experience Desirable Previous experience in Urgent and Emergency Care Experienced in plaster cast application, Venepuncture and wound closure Skills Essential Previous experience working in a busy clinical area Desirable Knowledge and experience of a minor injuries/GP unit Knowledge Essential Aware of data protection Knowledge of NEWS2 scoring and correct observations Desirable Knowledge of electronic systems within the trust Person Specification Experience Essential Previous HSCW experience Desirable Previous experience in Urgent and Emergency Care Experienced in plaster cast application, Venepuncture and wound closure Skills Essential Previous experience working in a busy clinical area Desirable Knowledge and experience of a minor injuries/GP unit Knowledge Essential Aware of data protection Knowledge of NEWS2 scoring and correct observations Desirable Knowledge of electronic systems within the trust 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Broomfield Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)