Job summary Do you want to make a difference to people's lives? We are looking for individuals with or without experience to work in healthcare, to join the NHS family helping people from your local community. Healthcare Support Worker opportunities are available in General surgery No experience? No problem. We will teach you everything you need to know. 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 Health Care Support Worker. 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 Support Worker 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 As a Health Care Support Worker, 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 roleWashing and dressing patientsServing meals and feeding patientsHelping patients to move aroundMaking bedsTalking to patients and their familiesMonitoring patient conditionSkills and personal attributes neededCaring and kindCheerful and friendlyKeen to support patients with their personal needs including washing and toiletingAble to follow direct instructionsHappy to work in a team but also able to use own initiativeHave good listening and communication skillsBe well organised Full time and part 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. Applications from underrepresented groups including LGBT, Ethnic Minority or disabled people are particularly welcome. We look forward to hearing from you and wish you good luck About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. 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 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 390-DoM-BR-8154 Job locations Broomfield Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application. The HCA Academy As part of your role, you will also have access to the HCA Academy. This programme works closely with the HCA Champions and your managers to provide some great resources and additional support in your role. You will receive a check-in call from the HCA Academy once you have accepted your offer. To find out more about what the HCA Academy offers, click this link: How Can the HCA Academy Help You? - 1 Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application. The HCA Academy As part of your role, you will also have access to the HCA Academy. This programme works closely with the HCA Champions and your managers to provide some great resources and additional support in your role. You will receive a check-in call from the HCA Academy once you have accepted your offer. To find out more about what the HCA Academy offers, click this link: How Can the HCA Academy Help You? - 1 Person Specification Skills and experience Essential Good literacy demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors throughout application Experience of working with the public Must be keen to learn new skills and flexible in the workplace Desirable Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting Healthcare Certificate Good IT skills Working within a team and experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities Person Specification Skills and experience Essential Good literacy demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors throughout application Experience of working with the public Must be keen to learn new skills and flexible in the workplace Desirable Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting Healthcare Certificate Good IT skills Working within a team and experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities 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)