Senior Health Care Assistant

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is looking for a Senior Health Care Assistant to support the Endoscopy team, ensuring patient care is delivered with dignity and respect. This full-time position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Care Certificate or NVQ is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Endoscopy procedures under supervision.
• Provide quality service to inpatients and outpatients.
• Participate in the Multidisciplinary team for patient care.

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ

Job description

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Senior Health Care Assistant

Band 3

Main area Endoscopy Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 279-7254885-JUN25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Town Worthing Salary £24,625 - £25,674 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/06/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

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 ourWellbeing 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.

Job overview

· The post holder will work as part of the Endoscopy team, ensuring an effectiveservicesprovidedwithintheEndoscopyUnitacrosstheTrust.

· ToassistwithmostoftheEndsocopy procedure.

· Tocarryoutassignedtaskinvolvingdirectcareinsupportofandsupervised by a qualified Nurse or othe health care professional.

· Toprovideaqualityservicetobothinpatientandoutpatientinanenvironment in which patients are treated as individuals with dignity and respect.

Main duties of the job

· WorkinginallEndoscopyProcedurerooms withsupport&trainingifrequired, including all aspects of role within the room.

· AssistinRecovery Rooms carrying out the enhanced Band 3 role.

· MovingtoanotherareaiftheneedsoftheTrustrequires this

· Workingoverallocatedtimeifthepatientiscompromisedandcannotbe discharged or moved to another area.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 - 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

· ToworkaspartoftheTeamtoensurethatpatientsreceivedthehigh standards of care.

· TocommunicateeffectivelywithallthemembersoftheMultidisciplinary team

· Participateinstaff meetings

· Observepropertelephonecourtesy,communicatemessagesorqueriesina prompt manner & to the correct practitioner/person.

· Ensure that all patients are treated with respect and empathy at all times. Providethemwithsupportandbethepatients’ advocatethroughouttheirstay in the department.

ServiceDeliveryand Improvement

· Toacceptdelegatedresponsibilityforspecificactivities/areasfromtheSenior Nurse in Charge, recognizing and working within the limits of your competence.

· ToassistConsultantsandNurseEndoscopistsinOutpatientsandInpatients Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy Procedures:

§ Patient Observations during upper and lower endoscopy

§ Setting up Gold probe

§ Airway management during upper and lower endoscopy

§ Cold snare polypectomy

§ Setting up Argon

§ Second assistant ERCP.

· Helpinfacilitatingstudents,newmembersofstafftodeveloptheir competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.

· Toprovide highqualityofcareto thepatientsinlinewith theTrustvaluesand in accordance with Professional regulations.

PeopleManagementand Development

· Thepostholderisrequiredtocompleteanappraisal processandworks towards meeting the identified development needs.

· ThepostholderisexpectedtodocumentproperlyontheEndoscopyCare Pathway, Bluespier and Careflow.

· Toachieveanddemonstrateagreedstandardsofpersonalandprofessional development within agreed timescale.

· Teachandfacilitatelearningforall NursingstudentsandnewHealthCare

Assistant in liaison with the University and theHealth Care assistant Programme.

· Assistinthemaneuveringandpositioningofpatientsandequipmentinthe theatre Rooms and Recovery.

· DemonstrategoodunderstandingoftheEndoscopyprocedureandthe consent process. Ensure that a valid consent is obtained prior to any Endoscopy Procedures.

· Identifypatients’individualdependencycareneedsandprovidesupportfor physical, psychological, and social requirements.

· Providepatients’emergencycareinallareasoftheEndoscopy department.

· EnsurethatanysafeguardingissuesareraisedappropriatelytoleadNurses to enable investigation in relation to vulnerable adults or children.

· Tomaintaincleardocumentationregardingpatientstreatments,careand future plans of care.

· EnsurethattheClinical Environmentreflectsahighstandardofcleanliness, be proactive in response to any issues raised in cleaning audits or patients environment inspections.

· Recognizeownlimitationandworkonlywithinthescopeofprofessional practice and competence.

· Contributetothecollectionandproperlabellingofall typesofspecimensin line with Trust protocols and Procedures.

· Work in an effective and organized manner demonstrating excellent time managementandorganizationalskillstoeffectivelydeliverperson-centered care

· Reportandshareinformationregardingthe patient’scondition,behaviour,and responsespre/during/post Endoscopy procedures.

· Work within others areas of the trust as requested.

Thisjobdescriptionisanoutlineoftheroleandresponsibilities.Fromtimetotimedue totheneedsoftheservice,wemayaskyoutoflexiblyundertakeotherdutiesthatare consistentwithyourroleandbanding,includingprojectwork,internaljobrotationand absence cover.

Thejobdescriptionandpersonspecificationmaybereviewedonanongoingbasisin accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organization.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person specification

Working within theatre/endoscopy

• 2 years

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or NVQ

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.