Job role: Health Care Assistant
Company name: NHS Jobs
Salary: N/A
Job Reference: C9150-25-0489
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About the Job:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Healthcare Assistant/therapy assistant to join our well-established specialist multi-disciplinary team providing prosthetic rehabilitation services to patients across Sussex with limb loss/difference. The role is based at the Sussex Rehabilitation Centre, Brighton General Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, a positive outlook, and a desire to develop within a dynamic team.
Applicants will have the opportunity to visit the Sussex Rehabilitation Centre before the interview to gain an overview of this specialized service.
We value compassion, respect, integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence, and expect our staff to uphold these values, presenting a professional image and maintaining high standards of customer service and confidentiality.
Note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants without the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Please review eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide healthcare and support under the supervision of registered staff to patients attending outpatient clinics at Sussex Rehabilitation Centre. This includes assisting in delivering interventions in clinics and home environments, treating and discharging patients, and reporting any changes in patient status to senior staff. The role also involves providing administrative support to the team.
To deliver holistic care, including pressure ulcer prevention, dementia awareness, monitoring nutrition and hydration, falls risk assessment, pain management, and infection control standards.
To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under supervision, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood glucose testing, wound care, and other tasks according to training and competence, recognizing responsibility and accountability in delegated tasks.
To empower patients to regain health and independence, collaborating with the Therapy Team to support exercise programs and activities of daily living (ADL).
About us
We are the primary provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to help adults and children manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?
* Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
* Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
* Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualized hours, and flexi-retirement
* Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
* Accredited Living Wage Employer, ensuring fair pay for all staff
* Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
* Active initiatives for EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief
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