Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our busy but friendly Women’s Clinic outpatient area and support with all aspects of Women’s Health including antenatal care and outpatient clinical gynaecology procedures.
This role requires someone that exudes our Trust Values: Excellent, Compassionate and Respectful. Although experience is not necessary for this role as full training is provided, having worked in care, or provided care would be advantageous to the role.
So, if you are interested in taking your first step in a career of care, please apply today!
Main duties of the job
As a clinic HCA you will be working alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide excellence in care to our patients, this includes:
- Maintaining the dignity and respect of patients at all times
- Chaperoning and assisting medical and nursing staff with various clnic sessions
- Coordinating clinics ensuring patients are prepared for their appointment and seen as quickly as possible
- Testing blood sugars and urine & accurately record results
- Under the supervision of a qualified nurse, supporting patients undergoing clinical Procedures ensuring their dignity, respect, comfort and safety.
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.