Job summary
Do you want to come and work for the NHS at a time when it needs you more than ever? Join our NHS family 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.
An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly, established nursing and medical team within the minor injures unit Horsham
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Minor injuries unit, you will work with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the effective and safe delivery of care under the guidance, instruction and supervision of the EmergencyNurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses. You will ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their carers while in the unit.
You don't need previous experience; 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!
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be a Healthcare Assistant, you'll need to be:
- caring and kind
- cheerful and friendly
- willing to be hands-on with patients
- willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc)
- able to follow instructions and procedures
- able to work in a team but use your own initiative
You'll also need:
- communication skills, including listening
- organisation skills
- observational skills
Please see the attached job description for the full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be a Healthcare Assistant, you'll need to be:
- caring and kind
- cheerful and friendly
- willing to be hands-on with patients
- willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc)
- able to follow instructions and procedures
- able to work in a team but use your own initiative
You'll also need:
- communication skills, including listening
- organisation skills
- observational skills
Please see the attached job description for the full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or professional registration
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ 2 or 3 for band 3 post.
Experience
Essential
- Interest and experience in caring.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Moving and Handling skills
- Importance of confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
- IT literate/must be able to use a computer
- Must be able to undertake nursing observations.
Desirable
- Wound care management
- Removal of sutures
- Recording 12 lead ecg's
- Application and problem solving of plaster casts
Other requirements
Essential
- Is able to participate as a team member
- Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff
- An understanding of equal opportunities in relation to childcare, parents and staff
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or professional registration
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ 2 or 3 for band 3 post.
Experience
Essential
- Interest and experience in caring.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Moving and Handling skills
- Importance of confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
- IT literate/must be able to use a computer
- Must be able to undertake nursing observations.
Desirable
- Wound care management
- Removal of sutures
- Recording 12 lead ecg's
- Application and problem solving of plaster casts
Other requirements
Essential
- Is able to participate as a team member
- Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff
- An understanding of equal opportunities in relation to childcare, parents and staff
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
