Health Care Assistant

Are you keen to work in Women's Health in the outpatient setting? Are you looking for a new challenge? Wehave an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant - Receptionist to take on a cross-site role, based at both Worthing Hospital on the Gynaecology Day Unit (and Ambulatory Suite) and at the CDC. This role will allow you to gain insight and experience into the Gynaecology setting. The successful candidate will be a good communicator who enjoys working with people in a varied clinical environment caring for patients going through a variety of Gynaecology issues. As a Healthcare Assistant-Receptionist in Gynaecology you will support the Nursing and Clinical teams to deliver high quality care to women in Early Pregnancy, Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Two Week Rule (Rapid Access), Uro-Gynaecology and General Gynaecology clinics. This will be through a mixture of clinical and reception shifts. You will also support the Gynaecology Day Unit which supports patients requiring same day emergency Gynaecology care. This is an exciting opportunity as we continue to embrace new developments and opportunities within Women's Health. You will be supported to develop the skills and competencies necessary for this role., Successful candidates will:

• Communicate in an effective, polite and courteous manner at all times.
• Be the patient's advocate and recognise when to seek support from senior staff.
• Have good organisational and planning skills.
• Follow policies and pathways.
• Be an emotional support to patients.
• Support patients with activities of daily living as required.
• Be competent in the use of computers.
• Supportive of colleagues, learners and new starters.
• Demonstrate effective use of resources.
• Act with professionalism at all times.
  
  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.