East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Band 2 Healthcare assistant HCA, Eastbourne and Hailsham

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Job summary

We have exciting opportunities within the community for aspiring Health Care Assistants with a passion to deliver individualised patient care.

We welcome applications from candidates who have no prior experience in health care and will support you to develop the relevant skills to flourish within this role.

As a member of the District Nursing Team you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary setting to provide efficient and high-quality nursing care using evidence-based practice to a wide range of patients within the locality.

Career progression and development opportunities are available for enthusiastic and committed individuals, including care certificate, trainee nurse associate pathways and development to registered nurse level. We are currently recruiting Health Care Assistants to work in both the Eastbourne & Hailsham localities.The District Nursing Service operates over 7 days 08:00 - 20:00, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

These are fulltime positions, however part-time hours maybe considered in line with service need.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical care to patients living within their own homes and residential care settings, supported by an experienced team of dedicated registered nurses.

Our District Nursing Teams are committed to providing a high-quality, safe and sustainable service which is fit for the future and able to reflect changing patient needs within our local community.

Community care in East Sussex is now based around Primary Care Network (PCN) teams. These provide integrated multi-disciplinary services, supporting individualised patient care and the needs of the local population.

You must have access to a car and hold a current UK driving licence. The Trust has partnered with NHS Fleet solutions to provide a cost-effective way to lease a brand-new car via salary sacrifice, please raise this at interview to gain further information.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Details

Date posted

15 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-CFKN1512

Job locations

Eastbourne & Hailsham

Eastbourne

BN21 3UU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us, we welcome informal visits please contact the Operational Managers, contact details as below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us, we welcome informal visits please contact the Operational Managers, contact details as below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 Health & Social Care Related Qualification, e.g. NVQ, Level 2 Diploma, Level 2 Apprenticeship
  • Satisfactory General Education
  • GCSE Maths & English Grade A-C, or Equivalent
  • Willingness to undertake Care Certificate

Desirable

  • Level 3 Health & Social Care Related Qualification, e.g. 'A' Levels, NVQ, Level 3 Diploma, Level 3 Apprenticeship
  • Care Certificate
  • Evidence of additional training relevant to role

Experience

Desirable

  • Three months (within the last two years) experience of working in NHS
  • 6 Months experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 Health & Social Care Related Qualification, e.g. NVQ, Level 2 Diploma, Level 2 Apprenticeship
  • Satisfactory General Education
  • GCSE Maths & English Grade A-C, or Equivalent
  • Willingness to undertake Care Certificate

Desirable

  • Level 3 Health & Social Care Related Qualification, e.g. 'A' Levels, NVQ, Level 3 Diploma, Level 3 Apprenticeship
  • Care Certificate
  • Evidence of additional training relevant to role

Experience

Desirable

  • Three months (within the last two years) experience of working in NHS
  • 6 Months experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne & Hailsham

Eastbourne

BN21 3UU


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne & Hailsham

Eastbourne

BN21 3UU


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager

Angie Geall

angela.geall@nhs.net

07917791662

Details

Date posted

15 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-CFKN1512

Job locations

Eastbourne & Hailsham

Eastbourne

BN21 3UU


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