University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Senior Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

Do you have a background in care and are looking for a new, exciting opportunity? Do you want an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills and build a rewarding career at one of the largest and most innovative trusts in the NHS?

If you have a Level 3 qualification Healthcare Qualification or Care Certificate with 6 months NHS experience you will qualify for our Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant role.

The Senior HCA also delivers higher level fundamental clinical care to patients. Support and supervision is provided by a Registered Nurse or Registered Nursing Associate. The Senior HCA has a responsibility to support, supervise and assess new staff and delegate basic tasks to the HCA team. The Senior HCA assists Nursing staff in ensuring the effective running of the ward/department.

The hours are a mix of clinic and ward hours . Monday to Friday only

This post is to cover two areas , one being a clinic area the other ward based assisting in the safe admission and discharge of elective surgical patients

Why join us at UHSussex?

Be part of a team - Our hard-working, talented and dedicated team of over 20,000 staff work together towards a common goal 'where better never stops' and you will play a vital part in driving us forwards and improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

Career opportunities- Explore the pathways UHSussex offers you for career progression within the trust

Main duties of the job

To assist patients to carry out personal needs including meeting hygiene and continence needs whilst encouraging independence, as appropriate
Undertaking pre operative checks, once passed competency
To assist patients to mobilise where appropriate.
Undertakes a limited range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the services provided/work area; record patient observations, e.g. taking blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, , observing patients for signs of agitation or distress, wound observations , Ecg recording , removal of peripheral cannula, urinalysis, removal of catheter
After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens and record results
After appropriate training and in discussion with the line manager, there is an expectation the role will undertake extended scope of practice skills to meet service need, for example, venepuncture, ECGs
Under the supervision of the qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety
To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirements

For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-7698248-JAN26

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

lyndhurst road

Worthing

BN11 2DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. 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. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidencea minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If this role is not sponsorable, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 monthsremainingon your visa attimeof application.

For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

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

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 be advised that where there is no availability in your preferred area of work, if successful at interview you will be added to the waiting list for the next available opportunity.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If this role is not sponsorable, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 monthsremainingon your visa attimeof application.

For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

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

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 be advised that where there is no availability in your preferred area of work, if successful at interview you will be added to the waiting list for the next available opportunity.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

NHS experience or NHS primary care experience is required or an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute hospital setting within recent years
Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquisition, working at a higher-level standard of care delivery, equivalent to vocational qualification level 3. This is evidenced via a portfolio of practice and/or a professional discussion.

Desirable

Venepuncture
Basic computer skills and understanding of hospital systems
Understanding of required standards of care and practice

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

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

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

NHS experience or NHS primary care experience is required or an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute hospital setting within recent years
Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquisition, working at a higher-level standard of care delivery, equivalent to vocational qualification level 3. This is evidenced via a portfolio of practice and/or a professional discussion.

Desirable

Venepuncture
Basic computer skills and understanding of hospital systems
Understanding of required standards of care and practice

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

lyndhurst road

Worthing

BN11 2DG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

lyndhurst road

Worthing

BN11 2DG

Employer's website

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