Healthcare Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Health Care Assistant to support us in delivering urgent care at Crowborough Minor Injury Unit for the majority of the time, but also at Lewes Urgent Treatment Centre and Uckfield Minor Injury Unit.
You will work as a member of the Nursing team ensuring the effective and safe delivery of care to patients whilst under the guidance, instruction and supervision of our team of Emergency Nurse & Care Practitioners. The post holder will ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their carers whilst in the Unit., 1. Meeting and greeting patients and ensuring they are appropriately registered to the Minor Injury Unit/ Urgent Treatment Centre
2. Undertaking basic assessment of the patient ensuring accurate documentation and undertaking observations where appropriate. Able to demonstrate basic clinical assessment and convey any concerns to the Emergency Nurse or Care Practitioner on duty
3. Perform ECG's, Blood Capillary testing, Snellen eye tests, etc
4. Provide treatments to patients in the form of burns first aid, cleansing wounds, applying dressings, splints, walking boots, plaster casts, etc
5. Maintain accurate written and computerised patient records
6. Book appropriate appointments and follow ups for patients
7. Give out verbal and written advice according to patient's diagnosis
8. Ensures department is clean and tidy and rooms are available for use
9. Initiates emergency treatment where needed within own scope of skills and experience
10. Access and follow Trust Policies and Procedures as required, 1. Supports the Emergency Nurse, Care Practitioner or medical staff in ensuring the maintenance of high standards of nursing care.
2. Maintains the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues at all times
3. Supports the Unit in maintaining accurate documentation including the registering of patients on SystmOne and updating of their personal data
4. Responsible for monitoring, maintaining and ordering of stock items.
5. Ensures that all medical and emergency equipment is kept in a safe condition and is ready for use when required, and that faulty equipment is reported and/or replaced as necessary.
6. Participates in Nursing and Clinical Audit in the unit, collecting information as required.
7. Supports others in the application of local standards, policies and philosophies which further the philosophy of patient centred, individual and evidence based care for all patients.
8. Is aware of legislation and responsibilities under the Health & Safety at work act. Maintains a safe environment with regard to Risk Management policies and procedures. Is aware of and follows policies and procedures with regard to patients, themselves, other members of staff, equipment and the general public.
9. To report personal sickness and absence appropriately.
10. Participates in the Performance Development Review process.
11. To undertake training and professional development as required, complete own Mandatory training and identify own development needs to keep updated as needed and maintain clinical and professional credibility
At the heart of how we operate is our Trust values:
+ Compassionate Care
+ Working Together,
+ Achieving Ambitions
+ Delivering Excellence
Our values are fundamental to the high-quality care we provide to the people who need us. We are proud to be a community that cares, delivering our services as a team whilst supporting our employees as individuals.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer that actively promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We embrace and celebrate diversity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with an ethnically diverse heritage, those with disabilities, and individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim is to grow a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and respected. Our recruitment process is designed to support candidates who require reasonable adjustments and to accommodate the needs of applicants.
This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically, please ensure you check your emails, including your junk folder. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
+ Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support

+ Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
+ Excellent training and development opportunities
+ Research opportunities
+ Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
+ Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
+ Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
+ Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
+ Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
+ Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff