Job summary
The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is part of the multidisciplinary team delivering and recording a range of observations. The HCA assists in ensuring the effective running of the department.
You will be accountable for your own practice while supporting the registered nurse by caring for patients and delivering high standards of care
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 toevidencea minimum of 2 years' experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If this role is not sponsorable, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 monthsremainingon your visa attimeof application.
Main duties of the job
To work in a team with Nursing and Medical Staff and other Healthcare, Allied Health professionals and support staff.
To report all incidents/accidents involving patients and staff to the RN and to assist in any enquiries. Completing required incident report/Datix.
To answer telephone enquiries pleasantly, in accordance with the Trust's telephone answering technique and take the appropriate action.
To participate in the use of IT within the department.
- To record clinical outcomes and book appointments.
Skills in using both verbal and non-verbal communication are essential, and you are expected to provide clear and effective information and communication, both verbally and in writing. Promptly referring enquiries to correct person.
To maintain confidentiality at all times in and out of the hospital environment.
To demonstrate an awareness of different cultural, ethnic and religious needs.
Act in ways which support equality and value diversity
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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in a team with Nursing and Medical Staff and other Healthcare, Allied Health professionals and support staff.
To report all incidents/accidents involving patients and staff to the RN and to assist in any enquiries. Completing required incident report/Datix.
To answer telephone enquiries pleasantly, in accordance with the Trusts telephone answering technique and take the appropriate action.
To participate in the use of IT within the department.
Skills in using both verbal and non-verbal communication are essential, and you are expected to provide clear and effective information and communication, both verbally and in writing. Promptly referring enquiries to correct person.
To maintain confidentiality at all times in and out of the hospital environment.
To demonstrate an awareness of different cultural, ethnic and religious needs.
Act in ways which support equality and value diversity.
To work in a team with Nursing and Medical Staff and other Healthcare, Allied Health professionals and support staff.
To report all incidents/accidents involving patients and staff to the RN and to assist in any enquiries. Completing required incident report/Datix.
To answer telephone enquiries pleasantly, in accordance with the Trusts telephone answering technique and take the appropriate action.
To participate in the use of IT within the department.
Skills in using both verbal and non-verbal communication are essential, and you are expected to provide clear and effective information and communication, both verbally and in writing. Promptly referring enquiries to correct person.
Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the consultant/nurse. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to Consultant/Nurse in Charge.
To maintain confidentiality at all times in and out of the hospital environment.
To demonstrate an awareness of different cultural, ethnic and religious needs.
Act in ways which support equality and value diversity.
Attend mandatory training updates as required.
Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in a team with Nursing and Medical Staff and other Healthcare, Allied Health professionals and support staff.
To report all incidents/accidents involving patients and staff to the RN and to assist in any enquiries. Completing required incident report/Datix.
To answer telephone enquiries pleasantly, in accordance with the Trusts telephone answering technique and take the appropriate action.
To participate in the use of IT within the department.
Skills in using both verbal and non-verbal communication are essential, and you are expected to provide clear and effective information and communication, both verbally and in writing. Promptly referring enquiries to correct person.
To maintain confidentiality at all times in and out of the hospital environment.
To demonstrate an awareness of different cultural, ethnic and religious needs.
Act in ways which support equality and value diversity.
To work in a team with Nursing and Medical Staff and other Healthcare, Allied Health professionals and support staff.
To report all incidents/accidents involving patients and staff to the RN and to assist in any enquiries. Completing required incident report/Datix.
To answer telephone enquiries pleasantly, in accordance with the Trusts telephone answering technique and take the appropriate action.
To participate in the use of IT within the department.
Skills in using both verbal and non-verbal communication are essential, and you are expected to provide clear and effective information and communication, both verbally and in writing. Promptly referring enquiries to correct person.
Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the consultant/nurse. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to Consultant/Nurse in Charge.
To maintain confidentiality at all times in and out of the hospital environment.
To demonstrate an awareness of different cultural, ethnic and religious needs.
Act in ways which support equality and value diversity.
Attend mandatory training updates as required.
Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
Person Specification
Person Specification
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
- Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation.
- 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 professional discussion.
- Good written and spoken English - able to communicate clearly and succinctly to patients and colleagues Legible handwriting and able to maintain accurate documentation Able to work effectively as part of a team Able to empathise and communicate with sensitivity
- Able to make basic judgements, assessments and evaluations involving patient care, some requiring analysis; resolving day-to-day issues and escalating to senior colleagues if required
- Computer / keyboard skills, sufficient to send/receive emails, document activities electronically, eg. In Electronic Patient Record
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or Health and Social Care or relevant equivalent
- Level 2 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support, Health & Social Care or relevant equivalent qualification
- Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support or relevant equivalent qualification
- Maths GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or Maths Level 2 functional skills English GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or English Level 2 Functional skills
- Completed training and had experience with service specific Senior HCA extended scope of practice skills, such as; venepuncture, ECGs, simple wound dressings
- A good working knowledge of the Care Certificate standards
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
Person Specification
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
- Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation.
- 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 professional discussion.
- Good written and spoken English - able to communicate clearly and succinctly to patients and colleagues Legible handwriting and able to maintain accurate documentation Able to work effectively as part of a team Able to empathise and communicate with sensitivity
- Able to make basic judgements, assessments and evaluations involving patient care, some requiring analysis; resolving day-to-day issues and escalating to senior colleagues if required
- Computer / keyboard skills, sufficient to send/receive emails, document activities electronically, eg. In Electronic Patient Record
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or Health and Social Care or relevant equivalent
- Level 2 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support, Health & Social Care or relevant equivalent qualification
- Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support or relevant equivalent qualification
- Maths GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or Maths Level 2 functional skills English GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or English Level 2 Functional skills
- Completed training and had experience with service specific Senior HCA extended scope of practice skills, such as; venepuncture, ECGs, simple wound dressings
- A good working knowledge of the Care Certificate standards
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.
