Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Assistant - Urology
The closing date is 19 October 2026
An exciting opportunity awaits at the Urology Centre at Broomfield Hospital!
As a key member of our dedicated team, you'll work alongside the Multidisciplinary Team to manage daily clinics and investigations, supporting patients with urological conditions.
Join the heart of the Outpatients team, building strong, supportive connections with colleagues to deliver top-notch, compassionate care. Work hand-in-hand with skilled professionals to enhance clinical practices, creating a safe, welcoming environment for all.
And, be a guiding light for patients and their families, helping them navigate the emotional journey of illness or injury with empathy and understanding.
Main duties of the job
As the Healthcare Assistant within the Urology Team, you will:
- Champion equality by honouring each patient's unique beliefs and identity, ensuring they feel respected and understood.
- Communicate essential information to the right team members, ensuring smooth coordination and seamless care.
- Carry out and precisely record clinical observations, capturing vital patient data to support quality care.
- Safely assist with patient movement and handling, using correct procedures to ensure their comfort and safety.
- Facilitate smooth transfers of patients between hospital departments, making each transition as seamless as possible.
- Be a compassionate presence for patients experiencing acute illness and provide support to relatives in challenging moments.
- Additionally, embrace flexibility by performing any other duties assigned by management, always within the scope of this essential role.
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
Job responsibilities
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. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Qualifications
- Care certificate
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- NVQ
Knowledge and Experience
- Good literacy demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors throughout application
- Experience of working with the public
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
- 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.
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£25,760 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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