Senior Healthcare Assistant/Receptionist
Job Description
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen within the Gynaecology Outpatient Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital for a part - time experienced Health Care Assistant to work 27 hours per week.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Health Care Assistant to join our busy unit working within our small and friendly nursing team.
This outpatient unit offers care to those with complex gynaecological conditions, (fertility/general/oncology/colposcopy) from a wide ranging patient demographic.
You will be supported in learning how to run our outpatient clinics and how to assist in the clinical aspects of the care our patients receive. A full induction programme and training will be given to the successful candidate.
You will work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team responsible for the running of outpatients' clinics.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Main duties of the job
- Assist with the provision of patient care and administrative duties within the Gynaecology outpatient Department
- Assist with the most effective use of resources and manpower
- Carry outappropriate patientobservations and procedures under supervision and with relevant training
- Toparticipatein quality assurance programmes as require
- Attend mandatory training updates as required
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job responsibilities
- To actively take part in meeting the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the department
- To understand role andparticipatein control of infection
- Under the supervision of a qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.
- check-patients in using the patient information system and complete other reception duties including booking of appointments whenappropriate, completing clinic outcomes and supporting day-to-day operational running of the department
- Communicate in an efficient,politeand courteous mannerat all times
- Discussing with senior staff any resourcesrequired to provide service delivery.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- NHS experience or NHS primary care experience is required or an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute hospital setting within recent years
- Care Certificate from an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation. OR international qualification e.g overseas nursing degree
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquisition, working at a higher-level standard of care delivery, equivalent to vocational qualification level 3. This is evidenced via a portfolio of practice and/or a professional discussion
Desirable
- Gynaecology Experience or Outpatient setting
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
