Intermediate Care Unit - Healthcare Assistant inHorsham inHorsham PUBLISHED 6 JUN 2024

With experience and further training, you could further your career in health care opening opportunities to train as anAssistant PractitionerorNursing Associate.
Job summary

Do you want to come and work for the NHS at a time when it needs you more than ever? Join us as a Healthcare Assistant and make a difference every day!

We are a community trust - this means that we provide care to patients in their homes or in our community hospitals.


Your career as a Healthcare Assistant


We would like some one with previous experience of working in a health care role.

With experience and further training, you could further your career in health care opening opportunities to train as anAssistant PractitionerorNursing Associate. With the appropriate qualifications and experience,you could also go on to train as one of the many degree-level healthcare professionals such as a Nurse, Podiatrist, Midwife or Therapist.

There are so many opportunities to progress with us!

Main duties of the job

Ourcommunity hospitals, called Intermediate Care Units, support inpatients with short-term recovery and rehabilitation. We aim to provide a service that supports patients to live independently and return home when it is safe for them to do so.

Horizon Unit is a 39 bedded ward that provides short term rehabilitation for individuals over 18 years of age. Individuals are referred for rehabilitation following an acute worsening in their health such as infection, an acute hospital admission following illness or surgery, a fall an adjustment of complex medication.

About us

SCFT is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
  • Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
  • Medical, nursing, and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
  • July 2Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
  • Flexible working patterns offered across all services
  • Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
  • Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates, and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.


Additional benefits


What else can we offer you apart from a great feeling of job satisfaction?
  • Flexible working patterns
  • Supportive learning environment
  • Dedicated career pathways, and great opportunities for continuing professional development
  • Commitment to and support for your health and wellbeing
  • NHS discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
You'll also have access to our generous pension scheme and health service discounts, as well as 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases the longer you're in service.

Job description

Job responsibilities


Skills and personal characteristics neededto join us as a Healthcare Assistant


To be a Healthcare Assistant, you'll need to be:
  • caring and kind
  • cheerful and friendly
  • willing to be hands-on with patients
  • willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc)
  • able to follow instructions and procedures
  • able to work in a team but use your own initiative
You'll also need:
  • communication skills, including listening
  • organisation skills
  • observational skills
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the attached supporting documents.

Job description
Job responsibilities


Skills and personal characteristics neededto join us as a Healthcare Assistant


To be a Healthcare Assistant, you'll need to be:
  • caring and kind
  • cheerful and friendly
  • willing to be hands-on with patients
  • willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc)
  • able to follow instructions and procedures
  • able to work in a team but use your own initiative
You'll also need:
  • communication skills, including listening
  • organisation skills
  • observational skills
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the attached supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate
Experience

Essential

  • Interest and experience in caring
Desirable

  • Experience of working in a health setting
Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Effective written & spoken English
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to demonstrate importance of confidentiality, privacy & dignity
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Flexibility in shift/ working pattern to meet the needs of the service
  • Desire and motivation to learn
  • experienced with patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate
Experience

Essential

  • Interest and experience in caring
Desirable

  • Experience of working in a health setting
Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Effective written & spoken English
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to demonstrate importance of confidentiality, privacy & dignity
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Flexibility in shift/ working pattern to meet the needs of the service
  • Desire and motivation to learn
  • experienced with patient care
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 .

From 6 April 2, 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. .

Additional information
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 .

From 6 April 2, 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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Horsham Hospital

Horizon Unit

Horsham

RH12 2DR

Employer's website
Job summary

Do you want to come and work for the NHS at a time when it needs you more than ever? Join us as a Healthcare Assistant and make a difference every day!

We are a community trust - this means that we provide care to patients in their homes or in our community hospitals.

Your career as a Healthcare Assistant


We would like some one with previous experience of working in a health care role.

With experience and further training, you could further your career in health care opening opportunities to train as anAssistant PractitionerorNursing Associate. With the appropriate qualifications and experience,you could also go on to train as one of the many degree-level healthcare professionals such as a Nurse, Podiatrist, Midwife or Therapist.

There are so many opportunities to progress with us!

Main duties of the job

Ourcommunity hospitals, called Intermediate Care Units, support inpatients with short-term recovery and rehabilitation. We aim to provide a service that supports patients to live independently and return home when it is safe for them to do so.

Horizon Unit is a 39 bedded ward that provides short term rehabilitation for individuals over 18 years of age. Individuals are referred for rehabilitation following an acute worsening in their health such as infection, an acute hospital admission following illness or surgery, a fall an adjustment of complex medication.

About us

SCFT is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
  • Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
  • Medical, nursing, and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
  • July 2Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
  • Flexible working patterns offered across all services
  • Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
  • Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates, and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

Additional benefits


What else can we offer you apart from a great feeling of job satisfaction?
  • Flexible working patterns
  • Supportive learning environment
  • Dedicated career pathways, and great opportunities for continuing professional development
  • Commitment to and support for your health and wellbeing
  • NHS discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
You'll also have access to our generous pension scheme and health service discounts, as well as 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases the longer you're in service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Skills and personal characteristics neededto join us as a Healthcare Assistant


To be a Healthcare Assistant, you'll need to be:
  • caring and kind
  • cheerful and friendly
  • willing to be hands-on with patients
  • willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc)
  • able to follow instructions and procedures
  • able to work in a team but use your own initiative
You'll also need:
  • communication skills, including listening
  • organisation skills
  • observational skills
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the attached supporting documents.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Skills and personal characteristics neededto join us as a Healthcare Assistant


To be a Healthcare Assistant, you'll need to be:
  • caring and kind
  • cheerful and friendly
  • willing to be hands-on with patients
  • willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc)
  • able to follow instructions and procedures
  • able to work in a team but use your own initiative
You'll also need:
  • communication skills, including listening
  • organisation skills
  • observational skills
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the attached supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate
Experience

Essential

  • Interest and experience in caring
Desirable

  • Experience of working in a health setting
Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Effective written & spoken English
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to demonstrate importance of confidentiality, privacy & dignity
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Flexibility in shift/ working pattern to meet the needs of the service
  • Desire and motivation to learn
  • experienced with patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate
Experience

Essential

  • Interest and experience in caring
Desirable

  • Experience of working in a health setting
Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Effective written & spoken English
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to demonstrate importance of confidentiality, privacy & dignity
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Flexibility in shift/ working pattern to meet the needs of the service
  • Desire and motivation to learn
  • experienced with patient care
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 .

From 6 April 2, 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. .

Additional information
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 .

From 6 April 2, 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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Horsham Hospital

Horizon Unit

Horsham

RH12 2DR

Employer's website


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