Clinical Assistant

The clinical Assistants work alongside Junior Doctors to support their ward rounds and administrative tasks. The post holder will work under the supervision of doctors and will assist them in delivering patient care.

The post holder will gain competence in certain skills, (cannulation, phlebotomy and ECG's)

The post holder will form part of a rota which will provide support for the surgical team seven days a week, including bank holidays., 1. The post holder is an integral part of the surgical team and will be embedded within the team rather than attached to a specific ward. They will therefore be involved in the care of all the patients under the care of that team despite their geographical location within the hospital.

2. The post holder will work under the supervision of doctors and will assist them in delivering patient care. The post holder will work with some autonomy and will be expected to be self-motivated and use judgement and initiative. The post holder must be comfortable working in a large and multidisciplinary team in a busy and acute environment.

3. The post holder will gain competence in certain skills, (Cannulation, phlebotomy and ECG's) and will maintain their level of competence.

4. The post holder will form part of a rota which will provide support for the surgical team seven days a week, including bank holidays

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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.