University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Senior Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 02 December 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a senior healthcare assistant with a professional outlook to join our team in the Renal Outpatient and Stirling Day Procedures Room.

The Sussex Kidney Unit provides a comprehensive range of acute and chronic renal services. The department is located in Brighton and is the hub for renal services in Sussex. You will work within a specialised area, providing high quality care to patients with acute and chronic renal disease. The Outpatient Unit is open Monday to Friday 9.00-18.00, and the Stirling Day Procedures Room is open 08.00-18.00.

We are looking for a Senior Healthcare Assistant and there will be opportunities to work in both the Outpatient department and Stirling Day Procedures Room. This post will be suitable for a dynamic, enthusiastic, hard-working individual with experience of working in an acute hospital trust who has an interest in this specialist area or is looking to expand their existing knowledge and skills.

Ideally the candidate would have experience of working in an outpatient department setting and IT skills would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

The senior healthcare assistant role includes the following skills:

To measure and record weight, height and urinalysis on all patients.
To be competent in performing venepuncture for patients attending the Renal OPD, processing samples as required.
To be able to perform ECGs as required
To perform observations and monitoring of patients, reporting findings to the nurse in charge.
To prepare equipment for aseptic procedures as required, assisting medical staff to perform aseptic procedures such as Haemodialysis line insertions and renal biopsies.
To have a basic understanding of the haemodialysis process and associated machinery
To be able to initiate/terminate haemodialysis treatments (once trained)
To transfer and escort patients as required.
To obtain and interpret blood results from UHSx / other hospital laboratories, informing nurses accordingly

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however 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. Applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years' experience in the same role (Band 3 HCA within the NHS) to meet the salary requirements to qualify for sponsorship.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.Candidate Pack

Date posted

18 November 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

279-7606255-NOV25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

The senior healthcare assistant role includes the following skills:

To measure and record weight, height and urinalysis on all patients.
To be competent in performing venepuncture for patients attending the Renal OPD, processing samples as required.
To be able to perform ECGs as required
To perform observations and monitoring of patients, reporting findings to the nurse in charge.
To prepare equipment for aseptic procedures as required, assisting medical staff to perform aseptic procedures such as Haemodialysis line insertions and renal biopsies.
To have a basic understanding of the haemodialysis process and associated machinery
To be able to initiate/terminate haemodialysis treatments (once trained)
To transfer and escort patients as required.
To obtain and interpret blood results from UHSx / other hospital laboratories, informing nurses accordingly

Job description

Job responsibilities

The senior healthcare assistant role includes the following skills:

To measure and record weight, height and urinalysis on all patients.
To be competent in performing venepuncture for patients attending the Renal OPD, processing samples as required.
To be able to perform ECGs as required
To perform observations and monitoring of patients, reporting findings to the nurse in charge.
To prepare equipment for aseptic procedures as required, assisting medical staff to perform aseptic procedures such as Haemodialysis line insertions and renal biopsies.
To have a basic understanding of the haemodialysis process and associated machinery
To be able to initiate/terminate haemodialysis treatments (once trained)
To transfer and escort patients as required.
To obtain and interpret blood results from UHSx / other hospital laboratories, informing nurses accordingly

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

Venepuncture skills
Ability to record ECG
Ability to record observations
Previous work in an OPD department
Basic IT skills
Previous Health Care experience
Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation.
Basic understanding of renal disease and its application to patients attending the Renal OPD
Communication
NHS experience or NHS primary care experience is required or an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute hospital setting within recent years.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquisition, working at a higher-level standard of care delivery, equivalent to vocational qualification level 3. This is evidenced via a portfolio of practice and/or a professional discussion

Desirable

Renal experience
Cannulation skills
Haemodialysis skills
Knowledge of Renal CV5 database
Able to assess and deliver aspects of patient care e.g. organising blood tests, referring patient to MDT

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

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

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

Venepuncture skills
Ability to record ECG
Ability to record observations
Previous work in an OPD department
Basic IT skills
Previous Health Care experience
Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation.
Basic understanding of renal disease and its application to patients attending the Renal OPD
Communication
NHS experience or NHS primary care experience is required or an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute hospital setting within recent years.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquisition, working at a higher-level standard of care delivery, equivalent to vocational qualification level 3. This is evidenced via a portfolio of practice and/or a professional discussion

Desirable

Renal experience
Cannulation skills
Haemodialysis skills
Knowledge of Renal CV5 database
Able to assess and deliver aspects of patient care e.g. organising blood tests, referring patient to MDT

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

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

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

Eastern Road

Brighton

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

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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