Healthcare Assistant

4 weeks ago

Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Title: Support Secretary

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Secretary to join our team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. As a Support Secretary, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to our patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout their stay with us.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Assist patients with personal care, including meeting hygiene, nutrition, and continence needs.
  • Support patients to mobilise where appropriate.
  • Take and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight, as instructed by qualified nurses.
  • Test specimens and record results.
  • Support patients undergoing clinical procedures, ensuring their comfort and safety under the supervision of qualified nurses.
  • Restock departmental areas as required and report any shortages to the Nurse in Charge or Ward Manager.

About Us:

At University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, we value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working, career development opportunities, and a comprehensive induction program.

Requirements:

  • No previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant or in care is necessary, but you must 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: NVQ Health and Social Care.
  • Communication and Learning: Good Written Communication, Willingness for further development.
  • Passion for Frailty roles: Evidence of recognising frailty and older people's needs.
  • 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.

Important Information for Applicants:

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information, please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

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