Senior Healthcare AssistantinBrightoninBrightonPUBLISHED SUN 30 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work in a supportive multidisciplinary team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
Involvement in delivering essential clinical care and personal care activities, making a direct impact on patient well-being.
Chance to mentor and supervise new healthcare assistants, providing leadership and enhancing team dynamics.
Access to comprehensive training and development programs, including the HCA Foundation program, for continuous professional growth.
Flexibility in work patterns, promoting a healthy work-life balance for employees.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion, allowing for a respectful and innovative workplace culture.
Engagement in a role that provides enhanced observational care for vulnerable patients, contributing to their safety and comfort.
Join Us as a Senior Healthcare Assistant at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Brighton!
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? As a Senior Healthcare Assistant for our Children’s Surgical Ward, you’ll play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team that delivers exceptional care. With an emphasis on personal and clinical support, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while providing high-quality care to our young patients. We truly believe in nurturing your potential through our comprehensive HCA Foundation Programme, ensuring you grow in your role and contribute to an uplifting healthcare environment.
At UHSussex, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our focus on staff wellbeing means we prioritise work-life balance, offering flexible hours to accommodate your lifestyle. You will find a supportive community here, complete with dedicated networks and mentorship for new team members. If you’re ready to take the next step in your care career and be part of a compassionate team that values your contributions and prioritises patient care, we invite you to apply today! Your journey towards a fulfilling career starts with us.
Opportunity to work in a supportive multidisciplinary team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
Involvement in delivering essential clinical care and personal care activities, making a direct impact on patient well-being.
Chance to mentor and supervise new healthcare assistants, providing leadership and enhancing team dynamics.
Access to comprehensive training and development programs, including the HCA Foundation program, for continuous professional growth.
Flexibility in work patterns, promoting a healthy work-life balance for employees.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion, allowing for a respectful and innovative workplace culture.
Engagement in a role that provides enhanced observational care for vulnerable patients, contributing to their safety and comfort.
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/jbliXUWK 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.
Responsibilities
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
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/jbliXUWK 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.
Responsibilities
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
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Experience working with children
- Evidence of working in an Acute Health Care setting
- Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent
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