Job summary
- Main area
- Urology
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: 18 hours per week between monday - friday
- Hours
- Part time - 18 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6565987-OCT24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St RICHARDS
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £23,615 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant
Band 2
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
To assist with the provision of patient care within the Urology at St Richards hospital, Chichester. This will be an outpatient service involving clinics and outpatient procedures. To assist with the most effective use of resources and manpower. To participate in the planning and development of the service in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
To work with a small team of Urology clinical nurse specialists in the outpatient setting. To assist with patient care and procedures to ensure the smooth running of clinics.
Please job description for further details.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Health Care assistant will work within the Urology team. Experience is preferred for the Heath Care Assistant role. Relevant urology experience is not required but a willingness to learn the relevant skills to work within the Urology outpatient setting. Demonstrating enthusiasm, commitment and a compassionate attitude towards the patients.
To be an effective member of a multidisciplinary team under the direction and supervision of a qualified nurse and to be continually aware of the need for confidentiality.
Please see Job description for details for further details.
Previous applicants do not apply.
Person specification
Job specification
Essential criteria
- Previous HCA experience
Desirable criteria
- care certificate
Equality and Diversity
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Mason
- Job title
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 075840580534
- Additional information
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