Health Care Support Worker

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 26 January 2025

Job summary

New Year, New Beginnings - Could 2025 be the year you transform your career?

Have you been thinking about making a change but waiting for the right moment?Are you ready to embrace a fresh start, develop new skills, and make a real difference?

This is your sign to take that next step!

At University Hospitals Sussex, we're offering you the opportunity to start a meaningful and rewarding career as a Healthcare Support Worker. Whether you're looking for a new challenge or your first role in healthcare, this is your chance to join a supportive, progressive team that's here to help you succeed.

Why choose us?

A life-changing role: Make a difference in the lives of patients while transforming your own.
Exceptional training and support: No prior care experience? No problem! We provide an in-depth induction and ongoing career development.
Career pathways: Unlock opportunities to grow and progress within our Trust.
Flexibility: We offer full-time and part-time roles, with flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.

We're proud to be a forward-thinking organisation with seven hospitals across Sussex. Join us, and you'll work with amazing colleagues, care for inspiring patients, and be part of a community that values you.

Ready to begin a new chapter in 2025? Don't wait--this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Take the first step toward a brighter future. Apply now and start your journey with University Hospitals Sussex!

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

Hours: Minimum 23 hours per week (part-time) or full-time options available. Please be aware this advert may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Please note, we do not offer sponsorship for this position.

Please do not apply for this advert if you require Bank only.

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.

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

Date posted

13 January 2025

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

Reference number

279-WTGHCA-JAN25

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

No previous experience as a HCA or in care is necessary, however you must be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and a compassionate attitude towards working with patients
A commitment to completing all training including the Care Certificate if appropriate.

Desirable criteria

Healthcare related NVQ, BTEC or equivalent at Level 3
National Care Certificate
Maths and English GCSE passes at grade D or above.
Previous care experience

Please see additional information attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

No previous experience as a HCA or in care is necessary, however you must be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and a compassionate attitude towards working with patients
A commitment to completing all training including the Care Certificate if appropriate.

Desirable criteria

Healthcare related NVQ, BTEC or equivalent at Level 3
National Care Certificate
Maths and English GCSE passes at grade D or above.
Previous care experience

Please see additional information attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Level 2 or 3 Healthcare related qualification.
National Care Certificate
Maths and English GCSE passes at grade D or above or functional skills level 2 numeracy and literacy.

Communication and Learning

Essential

Good Written Communication
Willingness for further development.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates enthusiasm, commitment and a compassionate attitude towards working with patients.

Desirable

Previous care 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

Qualifications

Desirable

Level 2 or 3 Healthcare related qualification.
National Care Certificate
Maths and English GCSE passes at grade D or above or functional skills level 2 numeracy and literacy.

Communication and Learning

Essential

Good Written Communication
Willingness for further development.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates enthusiasm, commitment and a compassionate attitude towards working with patients.

Desirable

Previous care 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.