Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistants are an important part of the ward team, providing direct patient care alongside a team of Registered Nurses, Doctors and other members of the Multidisciplinary team. Duties include providing assistance as required with personal care, feeding, toileting, observations and pressure area care. Also, maintaining a clean environment, following infection control requirements and completing accurate documentation of care given. The ability to work within a team is essential. Healthcare Assistants work as part of a team to provide high quality, compassionate care in a hospital setting. It is an excellent opportunity to learn the role of a Healthcare Assistant. Training and support will be given relevant to previous experience. Successful applicants will be supported to complete the Care certificate. There is also the option to apply for English and Maths Functional skills to aid further progression, which can be discussed individually. An exciting opportunity has arisen for full or part-time Health Care Assistants to join our nursing team based at the Conquest Hospital. The position will be based in our Trauma & Orthopaedic Unit providing 24 hour care. We strive to care within a multi-professional supportive team. We are looking for a person who has excellent interpersonal skills and is willing to learn, to join our friendly team. Previous experience working within a care setting is not essential but is desirable. The post holder will have the opportunity to enhance their basic skills and would be expected to work within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly on both day and night shifts. 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. Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. This advert closes on Monday 4 Mar 2024

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