University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Senior Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 22 October 2025

Job summary

The post holder will work as part of the Endoscopy team, ensuring an effective services provided within the Endoscopy Unit across the Trust.

To assist with most of the Endoscopy procedure.

To carry out assigned task involving direct care in support of and supervised by a qualified Nurse or other health care professional.

To provide a quality service to both inpatient and outpatient in an environment in which patients are treated as individuals with dignity and respect.

Main duties of the job

Working in all Endoscopy Procedure rooms with support & training if required, including all aspects of role within the room.

Assist in Recovery Rooms carrying out the enhanced Band 3 role.

Be responsible in stocking up and cleaning Endoscopy equipment

Undertaking Endoscopy list in all areas of the Hospital

Moving to another area if the needs of the Trust requires this

Working over allocated time if the patient is compromised and cannot be discharged or moved to another area.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 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.

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/

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7511225-OCT25

Job locations

Worthing

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2BH

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

To work as part of the Team to ensure that patients received the high standards of care.

To communicate effectively with all the members of the Multidisciplinary team

Participate in staff meetings

Observe proper telephone courtesy, communicate messages or queries in a prompt manner & to the correct practitioner/person.

Ensure that all patients are treated with respect and empathy at all times. Provide them with support and be the patients advocate throughout their stay in the department.

Service Delivery and Improvement

To accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the Senior Nurse in Charge, recognizing and working within the limits of your competence.

To assist Consultants and Nurse Endoscopists in Outpatients and Inpatients Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy Procedures:

Cold Biopsy

Patient Observations during upper and lower endoscopy

Setting up Gold probe

Airway management during upper and lower endoscopy

Cold snare polypectomy

Hot Biopsy

Setting up Argon

Clipping

Polypectomy<1cm

Polyloops

Rothnet

Second assistant ERCP.

Help in facilitating students, new members of staff to develop their competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.

To provide high quality of care to the patients in line with the Trust values and in accordance with Professional regulations.

People Management and Development

The post holder is required to complete an appraisal process and works towards meeting the identified development needs.

The post holder is expected to document properly on the Endoscopy Care Pathway, Bluespier and Careflow.

To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescale.

Teach and facilitate learning for all Nursing students and new Health Care

Assistant in liaison with the University and the Health Care assistant Programme.

Patient Care Delivery

Assist in the maneuvering and positioning of patients and equipment in the theatre Rooms and Recovery.

Ensure patients safety, comfort, privacy and dignity is observed at all times.

Demonstrate good understanding of the Endoscopy procedure and the consent process. Ensure that a valid consent is obtained prior to any Endoscopy Procedures.

Identify patients individual dependency care needs and provide support for physical, psychological, and social requirements.

Provide patients emergency care in all areas of the Endoscopy department.

Ensure that any safeguarding issues are raised appropriately to lead Nurses to enable investigation in relation to vulnerable adults or children.

To maintain clear documentation regarding patients treatments, care and future plans of care.

Ensure that the Clinical Environment reflects a high standard of cleanliness, be proactive in response to any issues raised in cleaning audits or patients environment inspections.

Recognize own limitation and work only within the scope of professional practice and competence.

Contribute to the collection and proper labelling of all types of specimens in line with Trust protocols and Procedures.

Work in an effective and organized manner demonstrating excellent time management and organizational skills to effectively deliver person- centered care

Report and share information regarding the patients condition, behaviour, and responses pre/during/post Endoscopy procedures.

Work within others areas of the trust as requested.

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

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organization.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the Team to ensure that patients received the high standards of care.