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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

To work as a health care assistant in the Maxillofacial outpatient department.
To assist in the day to day running of the department
To see patients through to clinics, assist and help patients when needed.
To set up and close down after procedures
To work closely with the MFU team including nurses, dental nurses and other HCA's

Main duties of the job

Assisting in clinics with nurses, dental nurses and doctors. To assist in minor operations and procedures in the clinic environment.
To ensure the smooth running of clinics and to see the patients journey through the maxillofacial department is efficient and patient centred.
To help set up and close down clinics.
To check and rotate stock and refill clinic rooms in preparation for the next clinic.
To pass on information regarding delays etc to the patient.
To work as part of a team

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.

Date posted

20 October 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

279-5747394-OCT23

Job locations

Worthing

BN112DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected to work alongside registered nurses and dental nurses. Assist doctors, dentists and lab technicians. Also to work with the receptionists, secretaries and wider members of the MDT. You will be working with a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team, providing patient centred and evidence based care. You will be accountable for your own practice while supporting the registered nurse by caring for patients and delivering high standards of care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience in OPD/ Maxillofacial Care

Communication

Desirable

Excellent communication skills

Skills

Desirable

Previous work as a hospital HCA

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience in OPD/ Maxillofacial Care

Communication

Desirable

Excellent communication skills

Skills

Desirable

Previous work as a hospital HCA

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing

BN112DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing

BN112DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)