Job summary
Do you want to come and work for the NHS at a time when it needs you more than ever? Join us as a Healthcare Assistant and make a difference every day!
You may be experienced in a healthcare setting or just with a passion to learn and care for people. We'll train you on the job, supporting you to be the best that you can be. Your training as a Healthcare Assistant will include basic nursing and therapy skills and we'll support you to achieve the Care Certificate.
With experience and further training, you could further your career in health care opening opportunities to train as anAssistant PractitionerorNursing Associate. With the appropriate qualifications and experience,you could also go on to train as one of the many degree-level healthcare professionals such as a Nurse, Podiatrist, Midwife or Therapist.
There are so many opportunities to progress with us!
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK
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Main duties of the job
Our Intermediate Care Unit at Lewes supports inpatients with short-term recovery and rehabilitation. We aim to provide a service that supports patients to live independently and return home when it is safe for them to do so.
Lewes Intermediate Care Unit is a 26 bedded ward that provides short term rehabilitation for individuals over 18 years of age. Individuals are referred for rehabilitation following an acute worsening in their health such as infection, an acute hospital admission following illness or surgery, a fall, a new stroke.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust 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? o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Skills and personal characteristics neededto join us as a Healthcare Assistant
To be a Healthcare Assistant, you'll need to be:
* caring and kind
* cheerful and friendly
* willing to be hands-on with patients
* willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc)
* able to follow instructions and procedures
* able to work in a team but use your own initiative
You'll also need:
* good communication skills, including listening
* organisation skills
* observational skills
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the attached supporting documents. Internal rotation is a requirement of this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Skills and personal characteristics neededto join us as a Healthcare Assistant
To be a Healthcare Assistant, you'll need to be:
* caring and kind
* cheerful and friendly
* willing to be hands-on with patients
* willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc)
* able to follow instructions and procedures
* able to work in a team but use your own initiative
You'll also need:
* good communication skills, including listening
* organisation skills
* observational skills
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the attached supporting documents. Internal rotation is a requirement of this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
* NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
* Interest and experience in caring
Desirable
* Experience of working in a health setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Good communication skills
* Able to demonstrate importance of confidentiality, privacy & dignity
* Ability to work as a team member
* Flexibility in shift/ working pattern to meet the needs of the service
* Desire and motivation to learn
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
* NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
* Interest and experience in caring
Desirable
* Experience of working in a health setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Good communication skills
* Able to demonstrate importance of confidentiality, privacy & dignity
* Ability to work as a team member
* Flexibility in shift/ working pattern to meet the needs of the service
* Desire and motivation to learn
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 details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lewes Intermediate Care Unit
The Gallops
Lewes
BN7 1LR
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