A Healthcare Assistant post on Writtle Ward, a general surgery ward run by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, open to people with or without previous healthcare experience. The work centres on direct patient care: washing and dressing patients, serving meals, helping people move, and keeping an eye on their condition. Full-time and part-time hours are on offer, with flexible working to discuss, and training is provided from induction onward. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Wash and dress patients
- Serve meals and feed patients
- Help patients to move around
- Make beds
- Talk with patients and their families
- Monitor patient condition
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of working with the public
Skills & knowledge
- Good literacy, shown by minimal spelling and grammatical errors in the application
- Keen to learn new skills and flexible in the workplace
- Good listening and communication skills
- Able to follow direct instructions
- Able to work in a team and use own initiative
- Well organised
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Caring and kind
- Cheerful and friendly
- Keen to support patients with personal needs, including washing and toileting
Nice to have
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Care Certificate
- Good IT skills
- Experience of teamwork in an environment with changing demands and priorities
What’s offered
- Learning, development and training opportunities from the start
- Access to HCA Academy development opportunities and pastoral support
- Staff rewards and HCA-only resources, including the HCA App
- Flexible working arrangements to discuss
- Routes to train as a nurse, nursing associate or midwife
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Healthcare Assistant - Writtle Ward in Chelmsford employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
