Health Care Support Worker

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Full timePart time
Location: Worthing
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Job offered by: NHS
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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) 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!

Job summary This position is for a Healthcare Support Worker. No previous experience as a HCA or in care is necessary, however, you must demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment, and a compassionate attitude towards working with patients.

Main duties of the job

To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition, and continence needs.

To assist patients 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 our Wellbeing 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.

Job responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

Good Written Communication.

Willingness for further development.

Experience

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

Previous care experience (desirable).

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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.

Employer details Employer name:

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address:

St Richards Hospital & Worthing Hospital, Chichester, Worthing, PO19 6SE

Employer's website:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/

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