Health Care Support Worker

Do you want to make a difference to people's lives? Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

If so we are looking for individuals with or without experience to work in healthcare, to join our NHS family in Sussex helping people from your local community.

We will teach you everything you need to know by providing a structured programme in the first few months of starting with us at UHSx. To us, it is more important that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families. If this sounds like you, then you already have the skills that make a great Health Care Support Worker.

Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.

We have both full time and part time positions available within the trust whilst also advocating flexible working.,

• 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
  
  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.