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.
For this post we would like you to:
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Maintains a professional and caring attitude at all times
Welcome patients, staff, and visitors to the ward/department.
Provide/receive complicated and sensitive information relating to patient care (eg. from colleagues, patients, carers, and relatives), communicating clearly, concisely, and accurately and escalating enquiries where appropriate.
Communicate at all times with tact and empathy, and interact appropriately with patients and relatives/carers where barriers to communication may exist (eg. challenging behaviour, varying levels of ability, where English is not the first language)
Main duties of the job
This job involves working as a health care assistant on a very busy intensive care unit. We are looking for people who enjoy team work and looking after patients and their families. You will be there to support the families, patients and nurses within the critical care unit. Your role will also involve stocking up and keeping the area clean and tidy.
Our healthcare assistants also support the rehabilitation needs of our patients and you will also be working closely with the physio team.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the JD for a detailed breakdown on the job.
You will be responsible for supporting the nursing team in their daily tasks. You will help with the hygiene needs of the patients and pressure area care. You will be helping to stock and clean equipment and keeping the bed spaces clutter free.
You will help set up bed spaces to receive critically unwell patients, and help to check that the kit is available.
You will be available to talk to patients and their families when they may just need someone to sit with them.
You will be part of the rehab team and support patients with exercises and walking around the unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the JD for a detailed breakdown on the job.
You will be responsible for supporting the nursing team in their daily tasks. You will help with the hygiene needs of the patients and pressure area care. You will be helping to stock and clean equipment and keeping the bed spaces clutter free.
You will help set up bed spaces to receive critically unwell patients, and help to check that the kit is available.
You will be available to talk to patients and their families when they may just need someone to sit with them.
You will be part of the rehab team and support patients with exercises and walking around the unit.
Person Specification
Role Requirements
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (Health and Social Care preferred) or equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures.
- Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent.
- Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation.
- Able to communicate with patients, colleagues and other departments in an efficient coherent way.
- Non-judgmental attitude. Manages own work and time effectively.
- Evidence of good time keeping and punctuality. Able to accept instruction/direction.
- Can use own initiative within own competence.
- Have basic I.T. Skills. Manual dexterity Numeric skills Visual acuity
- Good attendance record
- Continually works under supervision with the supervisor/manager close be/available by phone/bleep.
- NHS experience or NHS primary care experience is required or an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute NHS Trust within recent years
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a team.
- Recognises and prevents situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of an individual.
- Able to work flexibly when the needs of the service demands.
Equality and diversity
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues (I)
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
Role Requirements
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (Health and Social Care preferred) or equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures.
- Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent.
- Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation.
- Able to communicate with patients, colleagues and other departments in an efficient coherent way.
- Non-judgmental attitude. Manages own work and time effectively.
- Evidence of good time keeping and punctuality. Able to accept instruction/direction.
- Can use own initiative within own competence.
- Have basic I.T. Skills. Manual dexterity Numeric skills Visual acuity
- Good attendance record
- Continually works under supervision with the supervisor/manager close be/available by phone/bleep.
- NHS experience or NHS primary care experience is required or an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute NHS Trust within recent years
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a team.
- Recognises and prevents situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of an individual.
- Able to work flexibly when the needs of the service demands.
Equality and diversity
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues (I)
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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.
