About this role
Job summary
****This advert is only available to current UHSussex Employees****
We have an opportunity for you to join our Gynaecology team at St Richards .This role will involve working as both a health care assistant and Receptionist . We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic health care support worker who is keen to develop in their role within gynaecology.
We are looking for highly motivated Senior Health Care Assistants to work within gynaecology Outpatients. You must be adaptable and flexible to ensure the best possible care is delivered in this evolving and busy working environment.
You will need to be hard working, maintain high standards of care and show commitment to working as part of a supportive team. We offer excellent opportunities to expand your knowledge and gain new skills.
Main duties of the job
To actively participate as a member of the nursing team providing the highest standards of patient care. To be responsible for contributing towards the smooth and efficient running and administration of the gynaecology clinics. To assist the nurses, clinical nurse specialists, sonographers and medical staff in giving individualised care to the patients. To support patients and provide clear information as a duel role health care assistant and Receptionist.
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.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
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 Packhttps://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information:
Support patients undergoing procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.
Ensure patients have a clear understanding of the clinical situation are prepared to provide informed consent.
Chaperone and assist the clinicians.
Be an advocate and clearly present the patient/client point of view
Ensure appropriate stock levels and equipment availability to support the smooth running of the clinics and ward at all times.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Report any change in patient condition or any problem or hazard within the department to the nurse in charge.
Taking of observations and recording as appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
care certificate HCA experience
Desirable
Evidence of any experience of qualifications. Healthcare Related NVQ Level 2 or 3 National Care Certificate Maths and English GCSE passes at Grade D or above.
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
Spitalfield lane
Chichester
PO196SE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)