University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 29 December 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for a rewarding job, full of opportunities to develop and make a difference to people's lives? At University Hospitals Sussex, we're looking for motivated individuals with experience in dementia care to join us as a Healthcare Support Worker. This is a development role for motivated individuals looking to progress and develop into a Senior Healthcare Support Worker. Over the course of 6 months you will be supported to complete your Care Certificate, undertake fundamental acute care competencies and progress to a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker. Why join us at UHSussex? Be part of a team - Our hard-working, talented and dedicated team of over 20,000 staff work together towards a common goal 'where better never stops' and you will play a vital part in driving us forwards and improving the lives of patients across Sussex. Work flexibly! - We can offer you full time (37.5 hrs a week) or part time (23 hours minimum) roles to suit your lifestyle. Career opportunities - As a successful candidate, you can look forward to working within a supportive environment to gain skills and competencies. Explore the pathways UHSussex offers you for career progression within the trust We will provide all the training you need before you start working on the ward. You will start on our induction programme to help you settle into our organisation and receive 2 week supernumerary time once on the ward.

Main duties of the job

Patient care delivery

To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition and continence needs.

To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate.

Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the qualified nurse. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the Nurse or Nurse in Charge.

Testing specimens and recording the results.

Under the supervision of the qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.

To restock departmental areas as required reporting any shortages to the NiC/Ward Manager.

To adhere to the policy for the Control of Infection.

To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business.

To participate in quality assurance programmes as required.

To participate in the promotion of a positive learning environment and to act as a role model at all times.

To be aware of and contribute to Clinical Governance arrangements/issues for area of work.

About us

Working for our organisation

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

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-7664185-DEC25

Job locations

St Richards Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition and continence needs.
To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate.
Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the qualified nurse. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the Nurse or Nurse in Charge.
Testing specimens and recording the results.
Under the supervision of the qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.
To restock departmental areas as required reporting any shortages to the NiC/Ward Manager.
To adhere to the policy for the Control of Infection.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition and continence needs.
To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate.
Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the qualified nurse. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the Nurse or Nurse in Charge.
Testing specimens and recording the results.
Under the supervision of the qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.
To restock departmental areas as required reporting any shortages to the NiC/Ward Manager.
To adhere to the policy for the Control of Infection.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in working with Dementia patients
Demonstrates enthusiasm, commitment and a compassionate attitude towards working with patients with dementia
Clear, concise, written and spoken communication

Desirable

Level 2 or 3 Healthcare related qualification
National Care Certificate
Maths and English GCSE passes at grade D or above or functional skills level 2 numeracy and literacy

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

Essential

Experience in working with Dementia patients
Demonstrates enthusiasm, commitment and a compassionate attitude towards working with patients with dementia
Clear, concise, written and spoken communication

Desirable

Level 2 or 3 Healthcare related qualification
National Care Certificate
Maths and English GCSE passes at grade D or above or functional skills level 2 numeracy and literacy

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

St Richards Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

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

St Richards Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

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