Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Gynaecology
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 20 hours per week
Job ref
390-WAC-BR-7323
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£24,937 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/09/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Gynaecology Ambulatory Unit Healthcare Support Worker

Band 3

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

We are looking for a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly, multi-disciplinary team in our Gynaecology Ambulatory Unit and work collaboratively to provide a seamless service & high-quality care to patients.

Working closely with our brilliant nursing team you will be involved in the direct care to meet the needs of the patients in line with our values – excellent, compassionate and respectful – our procedures and uphold the outpatient philosophy.

So, if you want to work with a conscientious and enthusiastic team who will support you not only with your daily-duties but also encourage your progression, please apply today!

May close early due to number of applications.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Main duties of the job

If successful, some of your duties will include:

  • Prioritising service delivery within the outpatient setting, acknowledging the impact of the decision on other departments
  • Having knowledge of, and act within current Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Policies and Guidelines
  • Being aware of personal responsibilities regarding risk management procedures g. fire, health, and safety
  • Promoting a positive departmental image by showing a professional and helpful approach to all visitors to the hospital
  • Working with the registered nurse to manage patient care timely and in order of priority depending on the patients’ clinical

Working for our organisation

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. 

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Gynaecology Ambulatory Unit Healthcare Support Worker role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience working with people/ patients directly
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in a healthcare setting
  • Experience of gynaecology

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good level of general education incl. English and Maths GCSE (grade D/4 or above)
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 or an equivalent qualification
  • Basic computer skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Victoria Roberts
Job title
Early Pregnancy Unit Clinical Nurse Specialist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 443 2600
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies