Healthcare Assistant - Brook Suite Private Patient Unit

An exciting opportunity for a healthcare assistant to join a pre-existing private patient nursing team on Brook Suite private patient unit within the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hard-working member to join our team who puts patient centre care first.

At Nash Basildon, patients can access a wide range of specialist treatments for heart and lung conditions, from diagnostic investigations to major heart surgery. We also undertake treatment of other specialties including general surgery, urology, gynaecology and orthopaedics where patients will be treated and cared for in privacy within the comfort of their own ensuite facilities. All income generated from our private patient care is invested back into the NHS.

You will ensurea high standard of care is delivered to patients in a kind, caring and professional manner whilst considering dignity, privacy, cultural and religious needs.

You will have sound attitudes andbehaviors compatible with NHS Values and the Trust and work within the competency boundaries as set at each stage of your development and as determined by the standards for a Healthcare Assistant regardless of previous healthcare experience.

You will be able to demonstrate a flexible and dynamic attitude, both to your paid and academic studies.

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.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please see attached job description for detailed list of responsibilities.