Senior Healthcare Assistant

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant to deliver high-level clinical care and assist patients in a rewarding environment. This role offers flexible working options and career development within a leading NHS trust committed to quality care.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Healthcare Qualification or Care Certificate.
• 6 months NHS experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to patients.
• Record patient observations and assist in basic clinical duties.
• Support and supervise new staff members.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Healthcare Qualification

Care Certificate

Job description

Do you have a background in care and are looking for a new, exciting opportunity? Do you want an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills and build a rewarding career at one of the largest and most innovative trusts in the NHS?

If you have a Level 3 qualification Healthcare Qualification or Care Certificate with 6 months NHS experience you will qualify for our Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant role.

The Senior HCA also delivers higher level fundamental clinical care to patients. Support and supervision is provided by a Registered Nurse or Registered Nursing Associate. The Senior HCA has a responsibility to support, supervise and assess new staff and delegate basic tasks to the HCA team. The Senior HCA assists Nursing staff in ensuring the effective running of the ward/department.

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 - Explore the pathways UHSussex offers you for career progression within the trust

This is your opportunity to step into an exciting and meaningful role and transform lives—yours included. Apply today and let your career flourish with University Hospitals Sussex.

• To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene and continence needs whilst encouraging independence, as appropriate
• To assist with patient nutritional needs – eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery and special diets according to the individual patient’s needs
• To assist patients to mobilise where appropriate.
• Undertakes a limited range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the services provided/work area; record patient observations, e.g. taking blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, routine maternal and neonatal observations, observing patients for signs of agitation or distress, wound observations and simple wound dressings, removal of peripheral cannula, urinalysis, removal of catheter
• After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens and record results
• After appropriate training and in discussion with the line manager, there is an expectation the role will undertake extended scope of practice skills to meet service need, for example, venepuncture, ECGs
• Under the supervision of the qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety
• To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirements
  
  

For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

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 our Wellbeing 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.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nursing Recruitment Team Job title: Recruitment Team Email address: [e-mail]