Health Care Assistant

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Lancing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading community healthcare provider as a Health Care Assistant. This role offers the chance to develop clinical skills while working in varied environments across Sussex. Ideal for those with a passion for compassionate care and community nursing.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of driving experience in the UK required.
• Training provided for clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake non-complex clinical procedures under guidance.
• Empower patients to regain health and independence.
• Maintain accurate records according to Trust policy.

Skills

Administration of insulin

Venepuncture

Bladder and bowel monitoring

Urethral catheterisations

Job description

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Would you be the person to complement our team? Are you someone who would excel in this role?

The HCA role requires the holder to have many clinical competencies of which training would be provided.

These include skilled in administration of insulin, administration of low molecular injections, venepuncture, bladder and bowel monitoring and uncomplicated urethral catheterisations,

This is an amazing opportunity for anyone who thinks they would suit the above and also consider this as the start of a career in community nursing

Please only consider applying if you have a UK Driving Licence, a car available for work and have at least 2 years of experience driving in UK.

“Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

• To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members e.g. venepuncture, patient specific sub-cutaneous injections, sample collection, blood pressure monitoring, medications, wound care, Catheter care and other tasks according to training and competencies. To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task.
• Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi professional Team.
• Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided.
• To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy.
• To escalate and report patient progress/ status on a shift by shift basis to senior team members
• To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs.
• To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs
• To respond effectively and actively to complaints and escalate appropriately following departmental policies.
• To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process.
• To promote equality for all, including the maintenance of confidentiality, supporting individual customs, values and spiritual beliefs and ensuring that anti discriminatory practices are demonstrated
  
  

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
  
  

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jo Lewis Job title: Clinical Nurse Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07795453399

Alternatively you can contact the team on the generic email if you have questions or would like to visit pre submission of application.

Ask for one of the Clinical Nurse Leads- Jo, Amanda, Tracey or Laura

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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