Job summary
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care Assistant to work with the multi-disciplinary Bladder and Bowel Service within East Sussex NHS Health Care Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and flexible Health Care Assistant who has a background and passion for working with individuals with bladder and bowel dysfunction. This role will involve contributing to the reassessment and review of patients at home with bladder /bowel dysfunction in the community as well as supporting nurse led clinics to meet service needs.
Please contact to arrange an informal visit or ring to discuss vacancy.
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.
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
Essential
- Good standard of general education including Maths and English
- National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Nursing or Social care setting
- Customer care
- Experience of working independently as well as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous continence care experience
- Previous experience in palliative care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including Maths and English
- National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Nursing or Social care setting
- Customer care
- Experience of working independently as well as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous continence care experience
- Previous experience in palliative care
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.
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.
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).
