Intermediate Care Unit - Healthcare Assistant

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Horsham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community trust as a Healthcare Assistant and make a difference in the lives of patients. This role doesn't require prior experience, as full training will be provided. You will support patients at home and in community hospitals, helping them regain independence and aiding in their recovery. With a commitment to your development, this position opens pathways to advance into more skilled healthcare roles.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Supportive learning environment

Dedicated career pathways

NHS discounts

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, just a passion to care for people.
• Support for achieving the Care Certificate through training on the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic nursing and therapy skills.
• Support patients in community hospitals or at home.

Skills

Caring

Willingness to learn

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Do you want to come and work for the NHS at a time when it needs you more than ever? Join us as a Healthcare Assistant and make a difference every day!

We are a community trust – this means that we provide care to patients in their homes or in our community hospitals.

Your career as a Healthcare Assistant

You don't need previous experience, just a passion to learn and care for people. We’ll train you on the job, supporting you to be the best that you can be. Your training as a Healthcare Assistant will include basic nursing and therapy skills and we’ll support you to achieve achieving the Care Certificate.

With experience and further training, you could further your career in health care opening opportunities to train as anAssistant PractitionerorNursing Associate. With the appropriate qualifications and experience,you could also go on to train as one of the many degree-level healthcare professionals such as a Nurse, Podiatrist, Midwife or Therapist.

There are so many opportunities to progress with us!

“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."

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.

Horizon Unit is a 38 bedded ward that 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.

SCFT is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

• Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
• Medical, nursing, and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
• July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
• Flexible working patterns offered across all services
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
  
  

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates, and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

Additional Benefits

What else can we offer you apart from a great feeling of job satisfaction?

• Flexible working patterns
• Supportive learning environment
• Dedicated career pathways, and great opportunities for continuing professional development
• Commitment to and support for your health and wellbeing
• NHS discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
  
  

You’ll also have access to our generous pension scheme and health service discounts, as well as 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases the longer you’re in service.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Parvathy Bhuvanandran Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01403620441