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Health care Assistant

Employer
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Lewes
Salary
Depending on experience 21730-23177 per annum (pro rata)
Closing date
30 Jan 2023

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Sector
Healthcare
Contract Type
Permanent
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Job Details

Band 3

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Health Care Assistant to support us in delivering urgent care across Lewes, Uckfield & Crowborough in our urgent care Units. 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.

Main duties of the job
  • Meeting and greeting patients and ensuring they are appropriately registered to the Minor Injury Unit/ Urgent Treatment Centre
  • 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
  • Perform ECG's, Blood Capillary testing, Snellen eye tests, etc
  • Provide treatments to patients in the form of burns first aid, cleansing wounds, applying dressings, splints, walking boots, plaster casts, etc
  • Maintain accurate written and computerised patient records
  • Book appropriate appointments and follow ups for patients
  • Give out verbal and written advice according to patient's diagnosis
  • Ensures department is clean and tidy and rooms are available for use
  • Initiates emergency treatment where needed within own scope of skills and experience
  • Access and follow Trust Policies and Procedures as required

    • About us
    • Positive 2020 NHS Staff Survey results
    • The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as good with outstanding features
    • Stunning locations in Sussex, surrounded by the South Downs and the coast
    • A great working environment in the community hospitals
    • Excellent training and development opportunities
    • Real Living Wage Employer with great rates of pay
    • Flexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, career breaks, parental leave and adoption leave
    • Supportive team environments
    • Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries
    • Thriving BAME, Disability, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
    • Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating inclusive workplaces

    Company

    Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) offers diverse employment opportunities across Sussex.

    We employ over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff, and our expert teams deliver a wide range of medical, nursing and therapeutic care to over 10,000 people a day, serving a total population of 1.3 million.

    Why join our #CommunityThatCares at SCFT?

    • Flexible working patterns offered across our services
    • Ongoing training and development tailored to your needs
    • Excellent research opportunities
    • BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks 
    • Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
    • Free health and wellbeing checks for all staff
    • Workplace nurseries rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted

    SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

    Contact our friendly Recruitment team on 01273 242227 or sc-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

    Check out our latest video, showing what it’s like to be an Allied Health Professional with us.....

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    01273 696011
    Location
    Glynde Building
    Brighton General Hospital
    Elm Grove
    Brighton
    East Sussex
    BN2 3EW
    GB
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