Senior Healthcare AssistantinBrightoninBrightonPUBLISHED WED 2 APR 2025
Opportunity to deliver meaningful patient care and assist in various clinical tasks, enhancing healthcare outcomes.
Involvement in a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and learning from diverse healthcare professionals.
Career development through participation in the HCA Foundation programme and the opportunity to undertake extended scope of practice skills.
Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion, providing resources like staff networks and personalized mentorship.
Ability to impact children's lives positively by working in a specialized children's surgical ward, allowing for emotional fulfillment.
Commitment to staff wellbeing and flexible working options, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Access to comprehensive training and professional growth opportunities to enhance skills and advance in a healthcare career.
Join our compassionate team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Healthcare Assistant in the Children's Surgical Ward in Brighton. We are on the lookout for dedicated individuals, especially women who have a passion for caring and are keen to make a difference in the lives of young patients. In this role, you’ll not only provide essential personal care and higher-level clinical support to our little ones, but you will also play a vital part in mentoring new staff, sharing your expertise, and helping to create a nurturing environment for both colleagues and patients alike.
Here at UHSussex, we believe in celebrating diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud to offer tailored development programmes to help you grow in your career – whether that’s through our HCA Foundation Programme or mentorship opportunities. Our extensive Wellbeing Programme ensures you’ll feel supported, with flexible working options to maintain a healthy work-life balance. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey that not only fulfills your career aspirations but also nurtures your well-being, we can't wait to hear from you!
Here at UHSussex, we believe in celebrating diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud to offer tailored development programmes to help you grow in your career – whether that’s through our HCA Foundation Programme or mentorship opportunities. Our extensive Wellbeing Programme ensures you’ll feel supported, with flexible working options to maintain a healthy work-life balance. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey that not only fulfills your career aspirations but also nurtures your well-being, we can't wait to hear from you!
Opportunity to deliver meaningful patient care and assist in various clinical tasks, enhancing healthcare outcomes.
Involvement in a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and learning from diverse healthcare professionals.
Career development through participation in the HCA Foundation programme and the opportunity to undertake extended scope of practice skills.
Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion, providing resources like staff networks and personalized mentorship.
Ability to impact children's lives positively by working in a specialized children's surgical ward, allowing for emotional fulfillment.
Commitment to staff wellbeing and flexible working options, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Access to comprehensive training and professional growth opportunities to enhance skills and advance in a healthcare career.
Job Summary
The Senior Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is part of the multidisciplinary team delivering and recording a range of personal care activities. The Senior HCA also delivers higher level fundamental clinical care to patients. Support and supervision is provided by a Registered Nurse or Registered Nursing Associate. The Senior HCAhas a responsibility to support, supervise and assess new staff and delegate basic tasks to the HCA team. The Senior HCA assists in ensuring the effective running ofthe ward/department.
Main duties of the job
Undertakes a limited range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the services provided/work area; record patient observations, e.g. taking blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, routine paediatric observations, observing patients for signs of agitation or distress, wound observations and simple wound dressings, removal of peripheral cannula, urinalysis, removal of catheter.
After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens and record results. After appropriate training and in discussion with the line manager, there is an expectation the role will undertake extended scope of practice skills to meet service need, for example; venepuncture, ECG, surgical care, stoma cares, enteral feeding.
To provide enhanced observation for patients with additional needs, mental health diagnosis or who require enhanced supervision as they may be at risk of harm.o To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirementso To ensure that stock levels of linen, sterile supplies and stationery are maintained at all times in conjunction with the senior sister/ward receptionist.
Commit to completing the HCA Foundation programme.
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 ourWellbeing 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.
Candidate Information Pack: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliCpNK posted
28 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279- 7091586-MAR25
Job locations
RACH Level 8 Surgical
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
We are excited to recruit into the position of a senior healthcare assistant for the Children's Surgical Ward. We are looking for a healthcare assistant that has paediatric experience (children's surgical experience desirable). They will be entered onto our HCA foundation programme. Desirable for care certificate completion, if not you will be offered a band 2 position and offered band 3 once you have completed your care certificate within 6 months.
UHSussex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and to protecting them from the risks of harm. The Trust recognises its responsibility to ensure that safe working conditions and systems are in place for staff working with children, adults, and families in their care. Staff are required to comply with Trust policies on Safeguarding and to undertake the appropriate level of mandatory in-service training in this area.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
We are excited to recruit into the position of a senior healthcare assistant for the Children's Surgical Ward. We are looking for a healthcare assistant that has paediatric experience (children's surgical experience desirable). They will be entered onto our HCA foundation programme. Desirable for care certificate completion, if not you will be offered a band 2 position and offered band 3 once you have completed your care certificate within 6 months.
UHSussex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and to protecting them from the risks of harm. The Trust recognises its responsibility to ensure that safe working conditions and systems are in place for staff working with children, adults, and families in their care. Staff are required to comply with Trust policies on Safeguarding and to undertake the appropriate level of mandatory in-service training in this area.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Essential
Essential
The Senior Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is part of the multidisciplinary team delivering and recording a range of personal care activities. The Senior HCA also delivers higher level fundamental clinical care to patients. Support and supervision is provided by a Registered Nurse or Registered Nursing Associate. The Senior HCAhas a responsibility to support, supervise and assess new staff and delegate basic tasks to the HCA team. The Senior HCA assists in ensuring the effective running ofthe ward/department.
Main duties of the job
Undertakes a limited range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the services provided/work area; record patient observations, e.g. taking blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, routine paediatric observations, observing patients for signs of agitation or distress, wound observations and simple wound dressings, removal of peripheral cannula, urinalysis, removal of catheter.
After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens and record results. After appropriate training and in discussion with the line manager, there is an expectation the role will undertake extended scope of practice skills to meet service need, for example; venepuncture, ECG, surgical care, stoma cares, enteral feeding.
To provide enhanced observation for patients with additional needs, mental health diagnosis or who require enhanced supervision as they may be at risk of harm.o To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirementso To ensure that stock levels of linen, sterile supplies and stationery are maintained at all times in conjunction with the senior sister/ward receptionist.
Commit to completing the HCA Foundation programme.
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 ourWellbeing 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.
Candidate Information Pack: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliCpNK posted
28 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279- 7091586-MAR25
Job locations
RACH Level 8 Surgical
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
We are excited to recruit into the position of a senior healthcare assistant for the Children's Surgical Ward. We are looking for a healthcare assistant that has paediatric experience (children's surgical experience desirable). They will be entered onto our HCA foundation programme. Desirable for care certificate completion, if not you will be offered a band 2 position and offered band 3 once you have completed your care certificate within 6 months.
UHSussex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and to protecting them from the risks of harm. The Trust recognises its responsibility to ensure that safe working conditions and systems are in place for staff working with children, adults, and families in their care. Staff are required to comply with Trust policies on Safeguarding and to undertake the appropriate level of mandatory in-service training in this area.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
We are excited to recruit into the position of a senior healthcare assistant for the Children's Surgical Ward. We are looking for a healthcare assistant that has paediatric experience (children's surgical experience desirable). They will be entered onto our HCA foundation programme. Desirable for care certificate completion, if not you will be offered a band 2 position and offered band 3 once you have completed your care certificate within 6 months.
UHSussex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and to protecting them from the risks of harm. The Trust recognises its responsibility to ensure that safe working conditions and systems are in place for staff working with children, adults, and families in their care. Staff are required to comply with Trust policies on Safeguarding and to undertake the appropriate level of mandatory in-service training in this area.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children
- Evidence of working in an Acute Health Care setting
- Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities i
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