Healthcare Assistant - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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We are looking for a part time permanent Health care Assistant to join our friendly Heybridge Ward


As a member of the Care Team, you will assist qualified staff in delivering a caring and effective, patient focused service in keeping with the aims, objectives and standards of the Trust.


You will assist with the maintenance of a safe care environment including preparing and clearing rooms and equipment with particular reference to infection control and safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff.


Under guidance from qualified staff, sensitive and appropriate clinical care is delivered to meet individuals' needs, respecting personal dignity and beliefs.

Information is handled and exchanged with care, accuracy and sensitivity, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

Management of Patient Care

Supports RN in assessment of patient

Performs clinical baseline observations

Orientates patient and relatives to the ward environment

Follows plan of care, reports any changes in the patient's condition

Contributes with suggestions and ideas for action

Reports results of any intervention

Records and documents episodes of care in accordance with guidelines

Performs ECG recordings.

Liaises with other departments and members of the multidisciplinary team as directed by the nurse in charge.


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.


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