Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Worthing; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Health Care Assistant at Salvington Lodge, contributing to rehabilitation and care. The role involves working under supervision to deliver effective care to patients, ensuring high standards and support during their recovery in a community hospital setup.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience within a health setting is essential.
• Desire and motivation to learn are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing care for patients to help their recovery.
• Supports the team in maintaining high standards of nursing care.
• Maintains privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of patients.

Skills

Effective written & spoken English

Good Communication Skills

Ability to work as a team member

Flexibility in shift working

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care / Care certificate

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Health Care Assistant to support us in delivering rehabilitation and care at Salvington Lodge Intermediate care Unit. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly to cover long days, some short days and nights.

You will work as a member of the team ensuring the effective and safe delivery of care to patients whilst under the guidance, instruction and supervision of our team of nurses, ACP and Doctors. The post holder will ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their carers whilst in the Unit.

"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."

Main duties of the job

Our community hospitals, called Intermediate Care Units, support inpatients with short-term recovery and rehabilitation. We aim to provide a service that supports patients to live independently and return home when it is safe for them to do so.

Salvington Lodge provides short term rehabilitation for individuals over 18 years of age. Individuals are referred for rehabilitation following an acute worsening in their health such as infection, an acute hospital admission following illness or surgery, a fall or an adjustment of complex medication.

The role will be assisting to provide care for patients on the unit to help their recovery and rehabilitation. This will involve providing help with tasks including personal care and assisting with meals.

The candidate should be friendly and be able to communicate well with both patients and colleagues in a professional manner to support and maintain a positive attitude and outlook within the multi disciplinary team.

"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."

About us

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?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto 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.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

150-GM1773-UPC

Job locations

Salvington Lodge

Salvington Hill

Worthing

BN13 1AL

Job description Job responsibilities

Supports the team in ensuring the maintenance of high standards of nursing care.

Maintains the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues at all times.

Supports the Unit in maintaining accurate documentation including the registering of patients on SystmOne and updating of their personal data.

Ensures that all equipment is kept in a safe condition and is ready for use when required, and that faulty equipment is reported and/or replaced as necessary.

Supports others in the application of local standards, policies and philosophies which further the philosophy of patient centred, individual and evidence based care for all patients.

Is aware of legislation and responsibilities under the Health & Safety at work act. Maintains a safe environment with regard to Risk Management policies and procedures. Is aware of and follows policies and procedures with regard to patients, themselves, other members of staff, equipment and the general public.

To report personal sickness and absence appropriately.

Participates in the Performance Development Review process.

To undertake training and professional development as required, complete own Mandatory training and identify own development needs to keep updated as needed and maintain clinical and professional credibility

Job description Job responsibilities

Supports the team in ensuring the maintenance of high standards of nursing care.

Maintains the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues at all times.

Supports the Unit in maintaining accurate documentation including the registering of patients on SystmOne and updating of their personal data.

Ensures that all equipment is kept in a safe condition and is ready for use when required, and that faulty equipment is reported and/or replaced as necessary.

Supports others in the application of local standards, policies and philosophies which further the philosophy of patient centred, individual and evidence based care for all patients.

Is aware of legislation and responsibilities under the Health & Safety at work act. Maintains a safe environment with regard to Risk Management policies and procedures. Is aware of and follows policies and procedures with regard to patients, themselves, other members of staff, equipment and the general public.

To report personal sickness and absence appropriately.

Participates in the Performance Development Review process.

To undertake training and professional development as required, complete own Mandatory training and identify own development needs to keep updated as needed and maintain clinical and professional credibility

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social care/Care certificate

Experience Essential

• Experience within health setting

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Effective written & spoken English
• Good Communication Skills
• Able to demonstrate importance of confidentiality, privacy & Dignity
• Ability to work as a team member
• Flexibility in shift / working pattern to meet the needs of the service
• Desire and motivation to learn

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social care/Care certificate

Experience Essential

• Experience within health setting

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Effective written & spoken English
• Good Communication Skills
• Able to demonstrate importance of confidentiality, privacy & Dignity
• Ability to work as a team member
• Flexibility in shift / working pattern to meet the needs of the service
• Desire and motivation to learn

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salvington Lodge

Salvington Hill

Worthing

BN13 1AL

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salvington Lodge

Salvington Hill

Worthing

BN13 1AL

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)