Senior Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare trust as a Senior Healthcare Assistant, where you will deliver essential clinical care and support to patients. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, flexible working hours, and a chance to make a real difference in patient lives.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Wellbeing Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 6 months NHS experience required.
• Assist with personal care and clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and hygiene needs.
• Support patients during clinical procedures.
• Maintain accurate records in line with legal requirements.

Skills

Care

Patient Support

Clinical Care

Education

Level 3 qualification in Healthcare

Care Certificate

Job description

Job summary

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 in Healthcare or a Care Certificate with 6 months NHS experience, you will qualify for our Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant role.

The Senior HCA delivers higher-level fundamental clinical care to patients. Support and supervision are provided by a Registered Nurse or Registered Nursing Associate. The Senior HCA supports, supervises, and assesses new staff and delegates basic tasks to the HCA team. The role assists Nursing staff in ensuring the effective running of the ward/department.

Why join us at UHSussex?

Be part of a team - Our dedicated team of over 20,000 staff work together towards the goal 'where better never stops'. You will play a vital part in driving improvements and enhancing patient lives across Sussex.

Work flexibly - We offer full-time (37.5 hrs/week) or part-time (minimum 23 hours) roles to suit your lifestyle.

Career opportunities - Explore the pathways UHSussex offers for career progression within the trust.

This is your chance to step into a meaningful role and transform lives—including your own. Apply today and let your career flourish with University Hospitals Sussex.

Main duties of the job

1. Assist patients with personal care, including hygiene and continence needs, encouraging independence where appropriate.
2. Assist with nutritional needs—eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery, and special diets tailored to individual needs.
3. Support patients to mobilise when appropriate.
4. Undertake delegated clinical care duties relevant to the service, such as recording observations (blood pressure, blood glucose, pregnancy testing, wound observations, etc.), and simple wound dressings.
5. Assist in the collection of specimens and record results after appropriate training.
6. With training and discussion with the line manager, undertake extended skills like venepuncture and ECGs.
7. Support patients during clinical procedures, ensuring their comfort and safety under supervision.
8. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with legal requirements.
9. Refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We promote inclusion and encourage everyone to succeed. We offer staff networks, buddy systems, and are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat patients and staff with compassion and empathy. Our Wellbeing Programme supports staff, including flexible working options. As a leader in healthcare research, we value learning and development, helping you grow throughout your career. Choosing UHSussex means choosing a long, fulfilling career where your contributions are valued.

We look forward to your application and to welcoming you to UHSussex.

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