Job summary

Healthcare Support Worker

Why not think about a new job in 2024!

Have you had it on your "to do" list for a while?

Are you thinking that this year you want to develop your career?

Wanting a new challenge and want to do it in a supportive progressive environment?

This new career could be what you have been looking for!

We are offering you a chance to open a new chapter in your life. In 2024, you could make a difference, learn new skills, and meet amazing colleagues/patients. Joining University Hospitals Sussex will give you a wide range of opportunities to make somebody's life better, but it will also transform your life.

We at University Hospital Sussex have lots of opportunity for you across our trust. We run seven hospitals across Sussex. 2023 saw us open new buildings in the Royal Sussex County Hospital, which allowed us to provide modern facilities for patients and staff in more than 40 wards and departments.

Whether you have previous care experience or not, we will make you thrive in a busy hospital environment. We offer various career pathways, in-depth induction training, and continuous support throughout your journey with us. We have full-time and part-time positions are available, and also support flexible working.

The minimum part time hours for this role are 23 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

• To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition and continence needs.
• To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate.
• Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the qualified nurse. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the Nurse or Nurse in Charge.
• Testing specimens and recording the results.
• Under the supervision of the qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety
• To restock departmental areas as required reporting any shortages to the NiC/Ward Manager

Please do not apply for this advert if you require Bank only.

Please note, we do not offer sponsorship for this position.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.