Health Care Support Worker inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED 17 DEC 2023
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- 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
Please see additional information attached.
Do you want to make a difference to people's lives? Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
If so we are looking for individuals with or without experience to work in healthcare, to join our NHS family in Sussex helping people from your local community.
We will teach you everything you need to know by providing a structured programme in the first few months of starting with us at UHSx. To us, it is more important that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families. If this sounds like you, then you already have the skills that make a great Health Care Support Worker.
Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.
We have both full time and part time positions available within the trust whilst also advocating flexible working.
Please note, we do not offer sponsorship for this position.
Please do not apply for this advert if you require Bank only.
The minimum part time hours for this role are 23 hours per week.
- To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition and continence needs.
- To assist patient 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
- 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
Please see additional information attached.
Do you want to make a difference to people's lives? Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
If so we are looking for individuals with or without experience to work in healthcare, to join our NHS family in Sussex helping people from your local community.
We will teach you everything you need to know by providing a structured programme in the first few months of starting with us at UHSx. To us, it is more important that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families. If this sounds like you, then you already have the skills that make a great Health Care Support Worker.
Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.
We have both full time and part time positions available within the trust whilst also advocating flexible working.
Please note, we do not offer sponsorship for this position.
Please do not apply for this advert if you require Bank only.
The minimum part time hours for this role are 23 hours per week.
- To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition and continence needs.
- To assist patient 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
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