University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Breast Care Senior Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 28 January 2026

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the integrated breast service at the Worthing breast unit but will also occasionally have to cover clinics at Chichester. Part time/job share considered

This is the second HCA post within the department as we grow our new team.

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.

For this role it is essential that you have previous NHS or NHS primary care experience with a Care Certificate from an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation. Or that you are an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute hospital setting within recent years with evidence of your degree verified by an ENIC report.

Please ensure to attach your Care Certificate and/or ENIC report to your application as this will be required for interview.

Main duties of the job

Deliver high compassionate and quality care.

Able to exchange factual information with empathy.

Stock ordering, ensuring all information is up to date.

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

15 January 2026

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, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7698681-JAN26

Job locations

Worthing hospital

Lyndhurst Rd

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting the clinics

Stock control.

Exchange factual information.

Skills in using verbal and non verbal communication.

To assist in ensuring there is a safe environment.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting the clinics

Stock control.

Exchange factual information.

Skills in using verbal and non verbal communication.

To assist in ensuring there is a safe environment.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation.

Desirable

Able to take blood

Experience

Essential

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

Previously worked in outpatients

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

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation.

Desirable

Able to take blood

Experience

Essential

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

Previously worked in outpatients

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

Worthing hospital

Lyndhurst Rd

Worthing

BN11 2DH

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

Worthing hospital

Lyndhurst Rd

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

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