University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Frailty Support Worker

The closing date is 14 October 2025

Job summary

To maintain all of Frailty wards storage and keep in a clean and tidy conditionacross Level 8 at Royal Sussex County Hospital and Newhaven Ward at Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre. This includes the Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (FSDEC) area.

To monitor, receive and unpack stock into allocated areas.

To ensure efficient stock management contributing to financial efficiencies

To ensure all necessary statutory check documentation is maintained.

To ensure equipment is decontaminated/calibrated and ready for use.

To contribute to the smooth running of Level 8 Frailty wards and NewhavenWard.

Support alternative ways of working, particularly where the need for changecannot be easily identified

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time totime due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to work flexibly andundertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding,including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

The post holder is required to wear a uniform

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the daily prioritisation of work adhering to the Daily/Weekly Task Sheet.Manage stock received and put away making sure current stock is rotated. Ensuring discrepancies are immediately reported and assisting with NHS Supplies to then make sure ordering of stock is correct.Ensuring that all equipment is in good working order and is returned when borrowed. This will include but is not limited to monitoring equipment,ultrasound, bladder scanner, ECG Machine, hoists, stand aids and cardiac monitors.Ensure there are an adequate number of Evo/Alaris/Baxter pumps available for the Frailty wards. As well as making sure all other duties are completed in a timely manner.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and 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, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and 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 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.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7287842-SEP25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital / Newhaven Ward, Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre

Brighton/Newhaven

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Responsible for the daily prioritisation of work adhering to the Daily/WeeklyTask Sheet.2. Manage stock received and put away making sure current stock is rotated. Ensuring discrepancies are immediately reported and assisting with NHSSupplies to then make sure ordering of stock is correct.

3. Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and is returned whenborrowed. This will include but is not limited to monitoring equipment,ultrasound, bladder scanner, ECG Machine, hoists, stand aids and cardiacmonitors.

4. Ensure there are an adequate number of Evo/Alaris/Baxter pumps available forthe Acute Floor. Contact Equipment Library if pumps required.

5. Ensure that daily decontamination checks on the technical equipment areundertaken across the whole department.

6. Ensure cleaning rotas for trolleys and storerooms are carried out anddocumentation completed.

7. Ensure all stock trolleys on Level 8 and Newhaven Ward are topped up at leastdaily.

8. To be able to assist when called upon to get a treatment space ready for thenext patient, ensuring no delays in patient flow.

9. Maintain near patient testing equipment stocks and supplies, ensuring theprompt reporting of issues to Lead Support Worker or POCT team.

10. Ensure all storage areas are cleaned and kept tidy

11. Demonstrate an awareness of your own role within a major Incident and whenthe Trust is in business continuity.

12. Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role anddelegated or requested by the manager or supervisor, as the needs of theservice require.

13. Carry out daily checks on stock, responsible for ensuring necessary action istaken so an acceptable level of stock is available and ordering replacementstock as required.

14. Complete daily checklist reporting any issues to Lead Support Worker or ShiftLeader.

15. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoingbasis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and theOrganisation.

16. Ensure that there are enough oxygen/entonox cylinders across Level 8 wardsand Newhaven ward.

17. Call the helpdesk for any estates related queries.

18. Ensure clinical rooms are stocked

19. Assist nursing staff as required.

20. Carry out minor repairs to equipment.

21. Any other tasks that are relevant to role

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Responsible for the daily prioritisation of work adhering to the Daily/WeeklyTask Sheet.2. Manage stock received and put away making sure current stock is rotated. Ensuring discrepancies are immediately reported and assisting with NHSSupplies to then make sure ordering of stock is correct.

3. Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and is returned whenborrowed. This will include but is not limited to monitoring equipment,ultrasound, bladder scanner, ECG Machine, hoists, stand aids and cardiacmonitors.

4. Ensure there are an adequate number of Evo/Alaris/Baxter pumps available forthe Acute Floor. Contact Equipment Library if pumps required.

5. Ensure that daily decontamination checks on the technical equipment areundertaken across the whole department.

6. Ensure cleaning rotas for trolleys and storerooms are carried out anddocumentation completed.

7. Ensure all stock trolleys on Level 8 and Newhaven Ward are topped up at leastdaily.

8. To be able to assist when called upon to get a treatment space ready for thenext patient, ensuring no delays in patient flow.

9. Maintain near patient testing equipment stocks and supplies, ensuring theprompt reporting of issues to Lead Support Worker or POCT team.

10. Ensure all storage areas are cleaned and kept tidy

11. Demonstrate an awareness of your own role within a major Incident and whenthe Trust is in business continuity.

12. Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role anddelegated or requested by the manager or supervisor, as the needs of theservice require.

13. Carry out daily checks on stock, responsible for ensuring necessary action istaken so an acceptable level of stock is available and ordering replacementstock as required.

14. Complete daily checklist reporting any issues to Lead Support Worker or ShiftLeader.

15. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoingbasis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and theOrganisation.

16. Ensure that there are enough oxygen/entonox cylinders across Level 8 wardsand Newhaven ward.

17. Call the helpdesk for any estates related queries.

18. Ensure clinical rooms are stocked

19. Assist nursing staff as required.

20. Carry out minor repairs to equipment.

21. Any other tasks that are relevant to role

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and spoken English
  • Demonstrates good communication skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of IT systems/commonly used software/ is computer literate/ has had additional training
  • Experience using hospital IT systems

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working or helping within a busy environment
  • Experience multi tasking, prioritising and managing own workload

Desirable

  • Experience working as a tech (or similar role), but not essential
  • Experience with stock management/equipment maintenance

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and spoken English
  • Demonstrates good communication skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of IT systems/commonly used software/ is computer literate/ has had additional training
  • Experience using hospital IT systems

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working or helping within a busy environment
  • Experience multi tasking, prioritising and managing own workload

Desirable

  • Experience working as a tech (or similar role), but not essential
  • Experience with stock management/equipment maintenance

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

Royal Sussex County Hospital / Newhaven Ward, Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre

Brighton/Newhaven

BN2 5BE


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

Royal Sussex County Hospital / Newhaven Ward, Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre

Brighton/Newhaven

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Frailty Operational Manager

Jamie Lynn

Jamie.lyn@nhs.net

07917244505

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7287842-SEP25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital / Newhaven Ward, Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre

Brighton/Newhaven

BN2 5BE


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