Neonatal Health Care Assistant

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

Neonatal Health Care Assistant - No direct patient care.

We are looking for a hardworking and diligent member of staff to join our team of health care assistants.

This is a non- patient contact role, where you will be required to maintain cleanliness of neonatal equipment. be responsible for the stocking up of the trolleys, maintaining a tidy work place and enabling the smooth running of the neonatal service.

Main duties of the job

Ensure the nursery is clean and stocked and equipped to a safe and high standard
Ensure equipment is cleaned on a daily basis and following use e.g. incubators, phototherapy equipment, suction machines, breast pumps
Ensure equipment is in a safe condition and report any defects appropriately.
Adhere to trust infection control policy.
Take responsibility for all baby linen, reporting when stocks are low

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

About us

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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 our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: 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.

Date posted

05 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-5624307-SEP23

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure equipment is cleaned on a daily basis and following use e.g. incubators, phototherapy equipment, suction machines, breast pumps
Ensure equipment is in a safe condition and report any defects appropriately.
Adhere to trust infection control policy.
Take responsibility for all baby linen, reporting when stocks are low.
Ensure equipment is in a safe and clean condition.
Answer the telephones and door when required.
Contribute to a welcoming atmosphere on the unit.
Check and assist in maintain parents kitchen and bedrooms.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure equipment is cleaned on a daily basis and following use e.g. incubators, phototherapy equipment, suction machines, breast pumps
Ensure equipment is in a safe condition and report any defects appropriately.
Adhere to trust infection control policy.
Take responsibility for all baby linen, reporting when stocks are low.
Ensure equipment is in a safe and clean condition.
Answer the telephones and door when required.
Contribute to a welcoming atmosphere on the unit.
Check and assist in maintain parents kitchen and bedrooms.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Must be numerate and literate

Knowledge & Ability

Essential

Good written and spoken English
Able to work in all clinical areas.

Desirable

Previous experience of working with the general public.

Skills

Essential

Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritise own workload

Desirable

Basic IT skills

Physical abilities

Essential

Physically fit as determined by occupational health
Good attendance record, punctual

Working conditions

Essential

Must be able to cope with working in cramped and humid conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Must be numerate and literate

Knowledge & Ability

Essential

Good written and spoken English
Able to work in all clinical areas.

Desirable

Previous experience of working with the general public.

Skills

Essential

Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritise own workload

Desirable

Basic IT skills

Physical abilities

Essential

Physically fit as determined by occupational health
Good attendance record, punctual

Working conditions

Essential

Must be able to cope with working in cramped and humid conditions.

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.