Healthcare Assistant

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 01 January 2025

Job summary

The Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) is part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients. Support and supervision is provided by a Registered Nurse.

The Health Care Support Worker carries out a range of personal care activities and tasks in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Main duties of the job

To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition and continence needs.

To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate.

Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the qualified nurse. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the Nurse or Nurse in Charge.

Testing specimens and recording the results.

Under the supervision of the qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.

To restock departmental areas as required reporting any shortages to the NiC/Ward Manager.

To adhere to the policy for the Control of Infection.

To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business.

To participate in quality assurance programmes as required.

To participate in the promotion of a positive learning environment and to act as a role model at all times.

To be aware of and contribute to Clinical Governance arrangements/issues for area of work.

Once competent to carry out tests such as ECGs, cannulation and phlebotomy as directed by trained staff.

About us

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.

Date posted

19 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-6795722-DEC24

Job locations

Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition and continence needs. To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate. Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the qualified nurse. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the Nurse or Nurse in Charge.Testing specimens and recording the results. Under the supervision of the qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety. To restock departmental areas as required reporting any shortages to the NiC/Ward Manager. To adhere to the policy for the Control of Infection.To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business. To participate in quality assurance programmes as required. To participate in the promotion of a positive learning environment and to act as a role model at all times. To be aware of and contribute to Clinical Governance arrangements/issues for area of work. Once competent to carry out tests such as ECGs, cannulation and phlebotomy as directed by trained staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Acute Hospital Experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

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

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Acute Hospital Experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

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

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.