Healthcare Support Worker

Band 3 Health Care Assistant - Thurrock Day Hospital

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic

Band 3 Healthcare Assistant with an interest in general physical health for this exciting opportunity to work within the Thurrock Day Hospital. The Day Hospital is a clinic based service working mainly out of Thurrock Community Hospital but with other clinics elsewhere in Thurrock. The service delivers Complex Wound Care Clinics, management of Peripheral lines, ECG monitoring and 24hr Blood Pressure Monitoring.

At NELFT, we are committed to supporting and investing in our local communities. As part of this, we are prioritising applications from individuals who live within the areas we serve. This helps us build a workforce that truly reflects the diverse populations we care for, improves our ability to provide culturally informed services, and strengthens local employment opportunities.

We particularly welcome applications from local Health and Social Care students and college leavers looking to start their career in the NHS

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to carry out clinical appointments within Thurrock Day Hospital and Corringham Integrated Medical and Wellbeing Centre under the direction of the registered nurse. You will also be expected to carry out administrative functions such as basic equipment ordering, stock management and patient appointment and waiting list booking.

The successful applicant must be flexible, a good team worker, used to working under pressure, have excellent interpersonal and IT skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other members of the MDT. The successful applicant would also need to hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in health and social care .

We are interested in hearing from experienced healthcare assistants or social care workers with proven clinical and communication skills to work as part of our friendly, supportive and innovative team. Previous experience in a community setting in the NHS is highly desirable but not essential.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to utilise a range of skills and experience gained in clinical practice to assist the registered clinician to undertake comprehensive and holistic assessments.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

They Are

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by

the best people.

Starting with NELFT (delete for internal only)

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being

properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters

will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will

undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which

will include mandatory training, systems training and the

allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will

have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior

managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on

engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The

induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of

5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,346 and a

maximum payment of £2,270 per annum, pro rata for part time)

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable

to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility

under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic

salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not

included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Please See The Attached Job Description And Person Specification

for more information about this role and working at North East

London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this

when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the

criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as

possible as some posts close early to limit the number of

applications.

For An Informal Chat Or Visit Please Contact

Lisa Treacy, Clinical Lead, Thurrock Day Hospital

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In Her Absence Conatct

NAME: Mark Mager

JOB TITLE: Operational Lead

EMAIL: [email protected]