Overnight Healthcare Assistant inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED 4 OCT 2024

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Are you looking for a flexible role which fits in with family commitments

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Healthcare Assistant to join the Brighton and Hove Overnight Nursing Service, covering Urgent Community Nursing Care for Brighton and Hove with cover to the High weald, Lewes and Havens area between 8-10pm.

This post is for 30 hours per week, working 12 hour shifts rotating about seven days a week.We are offering an opportunity to work two to three nights per week (24 - 30 hrs).

All hours are paid at enhanced rates & in addition, you will have access to a variety of Trust staff benefits.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our award-winning Overnight Nursing Team based on the coast. You will be part of the teams working to respond to urgent nursing care needs of patients in their own homes, supporting admission avoidance and preferred place of care.

  • Working alongside the registered nurse in providing urgent care to patients requiring care in the Community, including care of End of Life patients, those with catheter related problems & any other Urgent care needs.
  • Undertaking basic assessment of the patient ensuring accurate documentation and undertaking observations where appropriate. Able to demonstrate basic clinical assessment and convey any concerns to the Nurse
  • Maintain accurate written and electronic patient records using System One
  • Access and follow Trust Policies and Procedures as required
  • Skills in a variety of clinical areas such as palliative care and diabetes care would be an advantage, but full training can be given if required. We value the enthusiasm you bring .
  • You must be a car driver with access to your own car, and be prepared to drive across the geographical area. A good sense of humour is essential.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Why work for us?

Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support

Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county

Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Research opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton

Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks

Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces

Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)

Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast

Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rudo Musarurwa Job title: Operational Team Lead, Overnight Services Email address: Telephone number:
Are you looking for a flexible role which fits in with family commitments

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Healthcare Assistant to join the Brighton and Hove Overnight Nursing Service, covering Urgent Community Nursing Care for Brighton and Hove with cover to the High weald, Lewes and Havens area between 8-10pm.

This post is for 30 hours per week, working 12 hour shifts rotating about seven days a week.We are offering an opportunity to work two to three nights per week (24 - 30 hrs).

All hours are paid at enhanced rates & in addition, you will have access to a variety of Trust staff benefits.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our award-winning Overnight Nursing Team based on the coast. You will be part of the teams working to respond to urgent nursing care needs of patients in their own homes, supporting admission avoidance and preferred place of care.

  • Working alongside the registered nurse in providing urgent care to patients requiring care in the Community, including care of End of Life patients, those with catheter related problems & any other Urgent care needs.
  • Undertaking basic assessment of the patient ensuring accurate documentation and undertaking observations where appropriate. Able to demonstrate basic clinical assessment and convey any concerns to the Nurse
  • Maintain accurate written and electronic patient records using System One
  • Access and follow Trust Policies and Procedures as required
  • Skills in a variety of clinical areas such as palliative care and diabetes care would be an advantage, but full training can be given if required. We value the enthusiasm you bring .
  • You must be a car driver with access to your own car, and be prepared to drive across the geographical area. A good sense of humour is essential.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Why work for us?

Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support

Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county

Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Research opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton

Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks

Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces

Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)

Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast

Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rudo Musarurwa Job title: Operational Team Lead, Overnight Services Email address: Telephone number:


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