Job summary MacDonald Ward is an acute 28 bedded Complex Care Frailty ward caring for elderly patients.The team is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care, we are looking for highly motivated, dynamic and passionate Health Care Assistants. You will care for frailty patients where staff can learn specialty care for those who may have multiple medical conditions, are on multiple medications and are often require specialist support at home or in their care homes. Staff will also support patients who are acutely unwell, may also have poor recognition (dementia & delirium), difficulty in walking, falls and frailty. We are looking for experienced Clinical Support Workers, hospital experience is desirable but not essential. A minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths, Care Certificate and or NVQ2 two in health and social care or the equivalent qualification. Your role will be to provide delegated clinical procedures such as removal of cannula, undertake physiological observations, escort patients from clinical areas, provide personal care and accurately document all interventions. You will also be responsible for booking Hospital transport to take patients home. Main duties of the job Undertaking personal care duties, such as toileting, bathing and dressing / undressing. Assist with eating and drinking in line with care plan from Registered Professional including support with feeding and recording of diet and fluids. Assist patients to achieve rest and sleep by attending to their comfort needs when required. Supporting patients to maintain function and normal activities of daily living where safe to do so to prevent deconditioning whilst in hospital. Promote dignity, respect and privacy in the delivery of care duties To undertake patients' vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, height, weight, neurological assessment, ECG, respirations, urinalysis, blood glucose, pregnancy testing and escalate concerns in line with policy Recognition of deteriorating patient and escalation process Provide delegated clinical procedures such as insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings, About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes. In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'. In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-JYSMc002 Job locations Conquest Hospital The Ridge St Leonards on Sea TH37 7RD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths Care Certificate Desirable 5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent Experience Essential Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care Desirable Relevant experience working in the NHS Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths Care Certificate Desirable 5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent Experience Essential Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care Desirable Relevant experience working in the NHS 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Conquest Hospital The Ridge St Leonards on Sea TH37 7RD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)