Healthcare Assistant - Bank

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Applicants need to have a minimum of 2 year experience in healthcare with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to deliver high standards of care to patients and to treat all with dignity and respect.

We can offer you:-

The ability to browse and book your shifts via our online rostering system

Last minute shift availability

Long days, early and lates are available at the Conquest Hospital, Hastings, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Rye Memorial and Bexhill Hospital. Night shifts may also become available

A range of specialities across our adult inpatient wards

Flexibility to work hours that suit you

Induction and full HCA training

Access to the NHS pension scheme

We require you to be able to offer us regular shifts

To commit to the induction within 3 months of job offer.

Previous applicants need not apply

If you do not receive an interview invite within 2 weeks of the closing date you have been

unsuccessful.

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Assistant (Band 2) is a member of the careteam who will support Registered Practitioner in the delivery ofroutine patient care. The Health Care Assistant will undertakea broad range of care activities under the direct supervision ofa Registered Practitioner. The Health care Assistant (Band 2)will also work closely and under supervision of the Health CareAssistant (Band 3) and where relevant Associate Practitioners

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Date posted

02 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£11.45 an hour + WTD per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

374-TWS-HCA-1-AAAM

Job locations

Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill

Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill

TN37 7RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • National Vocational Qualification level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 6 Months current experience in Health or Social Care Environment

Desirable

  • 2 Years Experience in the last 5 years in a nursing environment either in the public or private sectors
Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • National Vocational Qualification level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 6 Months current experience in Health or Social Care Environment

Desirable

  • 2 Years Experience in the last 5 years in a nursing environment either in the public or private sectors

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill

Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill

Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Temporary Workforce Service Manager

Laura Ransom

laura.ransom@nhs.net

01323414959

Date posted

02 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£11.45 an hour + WTD per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

374-TWS-HCA-1-AAAM

Job locations

Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill

Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill

TN37 7RD


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