Job summary

Are you a caring and motivated Healthcare Assistant with a passion for women's health? We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Band 3 HCA to join our dedicated Gynaecology Outpatients team at Basildon Hospital, part of the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a specialised service that supports women through various stages of their health journey--from routine appointments and diagnostics to more complex investigations and procedures. You'll be working closely with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to ensure every patient receives the highest standard of care in a respectful and sensitive environment.

Your role will include chaperoning during examinations, supporting minor procedures, maintaining clinical areas, and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You'll also provide reassurance and comfort to patients, many of whom may be feeling anxious or vulnerable.

Main duties of the job

Behaves in a professional manner and ensures effective communication with colleagues, women and their families.

Works to promote individualised care, specific to the needs of the woman and her family, acting as her advocate within the multidisciplinary team in the absence of the midwife.

Whilst working under the supervision of the designated midwife and part of a multidisciplinary team, undertakes the direct care and appropriate interventions to maximise positive client experiences and promote the physical and mental health and wellbeing of the mother and baby.

Participates in the collection and recording of written and electronic data, in line with Trust guidelines and policies.

Works in partnership with clients and professionals both internally and external to the Trust to provide an effective network of care for the clients in their care.

Understands and consistently ensures consent is obtained before any care is provided.

Identifies and escalates deviations from normal when undertaking care.

Participates in delivering National Health objectives and initiatives.

Acts as an advocate for the department, in promoting respectful and flexible team working across areas.

Proactively, consistently and meaningfully demonstrates the Trust values in their day-to-day interactions with colleagues and service users

About us

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.