Job summary We are looking for a full time permanent Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team. You will have the opportunity to work with plastic surgery patients and have the opportunity to learn about wound care and post operative care for a large variety of plastic surgery operations. Stock Ward is a busy Plastic Surgery ward. We have a wonderfully friendly team and are currently looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant or Support Worker. The ward consists of 24 inpatient beds and with complex plastic surgery requirements. The team is really supportive and there are many learning opportunities for the right candidate. Main duties of the job Stock Ward is located within the world renowned St Andrews Centre and is a regional unit for Trauma. We work very closely with the Trauma Unit taking over the clinic out of hours to maintain a 24 hour service. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with daily living activities such as eating, showering and using the toilet Utilising equipment to move patients when necessary Taking the patient's vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature both pre and post operatively Talking to patients and reassuring them Assisting nurses and other staff when needed Adhering to professional standards About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve. With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. 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 Reference number 390-B&P-BR-3137 Job locations 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. Job description Job responsibilities We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. Person Specification Qualification/Experince Desirable NVQ level 3 in Health (General Healthcare Support,or the advanced diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support. Experience Essential Experience of a caring as a carer Desirable Experience in health care setting Skills/Aptitude Essential Willing and able to learn new skills Skills/Aptitude Essential Able to work as part of a team Personal Essential Kind and caring outlook Knowledge/Skills Essential Effective oral/written communication Desirable Surgical experience Person Specification Qualification/Experince Desirable NVQ level 3 in Health (General Healthcare Support,or the advanced diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support. Experience Essential Experience of a caring as a carer Desirable Experience in health care setting Skills/Aptitude Essential Willing and able to learn new skills Skills/Aptitude Essential Able to work as part of a team Personal Essential Kind and caring outlook Knowledge/Skills Essential Effective oral/written communication Desirable Surgical experience 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 Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)