Health Care Assistant

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as a Health Care Assistant within the Endoscopy team, where you will ensure quality patient care, assist during procedures, and support nursing staff. The role offers a dynamic work environment focused on patient dignity and respect, as part of a progressive NHS trust committed to development and inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Wellbeing programme for staff

Support networks for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Assisting with patient care in Endoscopy procedures.
• Supporting qualified health care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Endoscopy procedures and ensure quality patient care.
• Be responsible for the cleanliness of Endoscopy equipment.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

As a Health Care Assistant, the post holder will work as part of the Endoscopy team, ensuring an effective service is provided within the Endoscopy Unit across the Trust.

• To assist with most of the Endoscopy procedures.
• To carry out assigned task involving direct care in support of and supervised by a qualified Nurse or other health care professional.
• To provide a quality service to both inpatient and outpatient in an environment in which patients are treated as individuals with dignity and respect.
• Working in all Endoscopy Procedure rooms with support & training if required, including all aspects of role within the room.
• Assist in Recovery Rooms carrying out the enhanced Band 3 role.
• Be responsible in stocking up and cleaning Endoscopy equipment
• Undertaking Endoscopy list in all areas of the Hospital
• Moving to another area if the needs of the Trust requires this
• Working over allocated time if the patient is compromised and cannot be discharged or moved to another area.
  
  

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Louise Keating Job title: Unit Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01243 788 122

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