Health Care Support Worker
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Job summary
Healthcare Support Worker
Why not think about a new job in 2024!
Have you had it on your "to do" list for a while?
Are you thinking that this year you want to develop your career?
Wanting a new challenge and want to do it in a supportive progressive environment?
This new career could be what you have been looking for!
We are offering you a chance to open a new chapter in your life. In 2024, you could make a difference, learn new skills, and meet amazing colleagues/patients.
We at University Hospital Sussex have lots of opportunity for you across our trust. We run seven hospitals across Sussex. 2023 saw us open new buildings in the Royal Sussex County Hospital, which allowed us to provide modern facilities for patients and staff in more than 40 wards and departments. This has allowed us to grow our workforce and provide amazing educational opportunities for staff to grow and develop in their careers.
Whether you have previous care experience or not, we will make you thrive in a busy hospital environment. We offer various career pathways, in-depth induction training, and continuous support throughout your journey with us. We have full-time and part-time positions are available, and also support flexible working.
The minimum part time hours for this role are 23 hours per week.
Interviews for this position will be held on Wednesday 21st February 2024.
Main duties of the job
- To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition and continence needs.
- To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate.
- Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the qualified nurse. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the Nurse or Nurse in Charge.
- Testing specimens and recording the results.
- Under the supervision of the qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety
- To restock departmental areas as required reporting any shortages to the NiC/Ward Manager
Please do not apply for this advert if you require Bank only.
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.
Details
Date posted
16 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279-PRHHCA-JAN24
Job locations
Princess Royal Hospital
Lewes Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4EX
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Princess Royal Hospital
Lewes Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4EX
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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