Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

The Health Care Support Worker will be actively involved in the general organisation and daily running of the Pre-operative Assessment Service by taking direct role in patient care and administrative duties. Autonomous working in Pre-operative clinic and Pre admission area - monitoring patients baseline observations, routine screening, sample collection, Pre surgical preparation as well as supporting administrative tasks. Provision of direct patient care in support of and supervised directly & indirectly by a Registered Nurse.The purpose of the care is to:

Competently perform the necessary technical/invasive/physical aspects of the care for this defined patient group.

Competently perform the necessary administrative aspects of the Pre-operative Assessment Service, including preparing patients on the day of surgery.

Ensure an effective delivery of support is provided to patients/service and that an acceptable standard is maintained.

Provide, through Divisional policies, a safe environment for the treatment of patients and protection of staff.

Participate in Practice Development Programmes as required.

Main duties of the job

Supporting Pre-Operative Assessment of patients to a high standard ensuring patients are individually managed case by case and prepared for elective surgery in a safe and timely manner

Provide high quality evidence based clinical care and clear communication to patients, in line with the Trust Values and in accordance with professional regulation.

To act as a role model communicating in line with the Trust Values, to patients, carers and the staff at all times.

Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas for the senior nurse in charge, recognising and working within the limits of your competence.

Take every opportunity to continue to maintain and develop your own practice.

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/

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richards Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richards Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

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

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