Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. Applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years' experience in the same role (Band 3 HCA within the NHS) to meet the salary requirements to qualify for sponsorship.

Chichester critical care is a 10 bedded unit with 6 level 3 ITU beds and 4 level 2 HDU beds. We are a very friendly team who focus on delivering excellent patient care, we have a practice educator who supports new starters with structured competencies to achieve learning.

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.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 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/

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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