Senior Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 05 August 2025
Job summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a permanent Band 3 Senior Health care assistant role on the Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment Unit working between at Royal Sussex County Hospital & Princess Royal Hospital.
We are looking for someone who strives for high standards of patient care to join our friendly and highly professional team at the Sussex Cancer Centre, to carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in predominantly in the SACT Unit but may be required to work in the Outpatient department and our satellite unit at Princess Royal Hospital
The post requires you have skills in venepuncture, cannulation and good communication.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Emma Hartwell or Ryan Crockford (Nurse Managers) on 01273 696955 ext. 63583 or email uhsussex.scc.nurse.manager@nhs.net
We look forward to hearing from you!
Main duties of the job
To be actively involved in delivering a high standard of individualised holistic patient care to promote and maintain all aspects of his / her physical, social, cultural and psychological wellbeing.
Working under supervision from nursing staff, provide nursing care as part of the multi-disciplinary team to patients attending the unit. Communicating with and referring to other healthcare professionals as necessary.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
22 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279-7298583-JUL25
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital
Eastern Rd
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital
Eastern Rd
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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