University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
New Year, New Beginnings - Could 2025 be the year you transform your career? 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. Job summary 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. Job responsibilities
No previous experience as a HCA or in care is necessary; however, you must be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and a compassionate attitude towards working with patients. 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. Person Specification
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. 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: Worthing Hospital Worthing BN11 2DH Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
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New Year, New Beginnings - Could 2025 be the year you transform your career? 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. Job summary 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. Job responsibilities
No previous experience as a HCA or in care is necessary; however, you must be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and a compassionate attitude towards working with patients. 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. Person Specification
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. 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: Worthing Hospital Worthing BN11 2DH Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
#J-18808-Ljbffr
