Healthcare Assistant

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chichester is seeking motivated individuals for the position of Healthcare Support Worker. This role involves assisting patients with personal care, recording vital signs, and supporting clinical procedures. Candidates will be provided with comprehensive training, including completing a Care Certificate and gaining skills necessary for career advancement to Senior Healthcare Support Worker. The position offers full-time or part-time flexible hours in a supportive environment focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in dementia care.
• Ability to assist with personal care and mobilization of patients.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care needs.
• Record vital signs and report abnormalities to nurses.
• Support patients during clinical procedures.

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding job, full of opportunities to develop and make a difference to people's lives? At University Hospitals Sussex, we're looking for motivated individuals with experience in dementia care to join us as a Healthcare Support Worker. This is a development role for motivated individuals looking to progress and develop into a Senior Healthcare Support Worker. Over the course of 6 months you will be supported to complete your Care Certificate, undertake fundamental acute care competencies and progress to a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker.

Why join us at UHSussex?

Be part of a team - Our hard-working, talented and dedicated team of over 20,000 staff work together towards a common goal 'where better never stops' and you will play a vital part in driving us forwards and improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

Work flexibly!

We can offer you full time (37.5 hrs a week) or part time (23 hours minimum) roles to suit your lifestyle.

Career opportunities

As a successful candidate, you can look forward to working within a supportive environment to gain skills and competencies. Explore the pathways UHSussex offers you for career progression within the trust. We will provide all the training you need before you start working on the ward. You will start on our induction programme to help you settle into our organisation and receive 2 week supernumerary time once on the ward.

Main duties of the job

Patient care delivery

• To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition and continence needs.
• To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate.
• Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the qualified nurse. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the Nurse or Nurse in Charge.
• Testing specimens and recording the results.
• Under the supervision of the qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.
• To restock departmental areas as required reporting any shortages to the NiC/Ward Manager.
• To adhere to the policy for the Control of Infection.
• To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business.
• To participate in quality assurance programmes as required.
• To participate in the promotion of a positive learning environment and to act as a role model at all times.
• To be aware of and contribute to Clinical Governance arrangements/issues for area of work.