University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a Band 2 Health Care Assistant to join Pre-operative Assessment Team at St Richards Hospital.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Assistant to deliver a high-quality service to patients attending the pre-operative assessment unit (outpatient setting).
The successful candidate will be required to work between 2 units, Emer and Pagham Suite, based in St Richards Hospital - working in a clinic/outpatient setting over a 37.5 hr week over a 4-day period (0700-1700).
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be required to have good communication skills and support all patients and staff within the clinic setting, including observations, clinical sample handling, admin, and housekeeping duties.
Job Responsibilities
1. Supporting Pre-Operative Assessment of patients to a high standard ensuring patients are individually managed case by case and prepared for elective surgery in a safe and timely manner.
2. Provide high-quality evidence-based clinical care and clear communication to patients, in line with the Trust Values and in accordance with professional regulations.
3. Act as a role model communicating in line with the Trust Values, to patients, carers, and the staff at all times.
4. Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas for the senior nurse in charge, recognizing and working within the limits of your competence.
5. Maintain and develop your own practice.
6. Liaise with other clinical areas as necessary for the coordination of patient care and the smooth running of the ward/unit/department.
7. Participate in the safety and improvement huddles within the department.
8. Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and innovation.
Person Specification
* Suitable work/life experience (transferable skills).
* Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting.
* Experience working in a healthcare role.
* Basic computer skills.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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