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Job summary

Main area
Endoscopy
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday between the hours of 8am-7pm)
Job ref
279-6887152-APR25
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Richards Hospital
Town
Chichester
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/05/2025 23:59

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Health Care Assistant

Band 3

 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

As a Health Care Assistant, the post holder will work as part of the Endoscopy team, ensuring an effective service is provided within the Endoscopy Unit across the Trust. 

  • To assist with most of the Endoscopy procedures. 

  • To carry out assigned task involving direct care in support of and supervised by a qualified Nurse or other health care professional. 

  • To provide a quality service to both inpatient and outpatient in an environment in which patients are treated as individuals with dignity and respect.  

Main duties of the job

  • Working in all Endoscopy Procedure rooms with support & training if required, including all aspects of role within the room. 

  • Assist in Recovery Rooms carrying out the enhanced Band 3 role. 

  • Be responsible in stocking up and cleaning Endoscopy equipment 

  • Undertaking Endoscopy list in all areas of the Hospital 

  • Moving to another area if the needs of the Trust requires this 

  • Working over allocated time if the patient is compromised and cannot be discharged or moved to another area. 

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.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Assist in the manoeuvring and positioning of patients and equipment in the theatre Rooms and Recovery. 

  • Ensure patients safety, comfort, privacy and dignity is observed at all times. 

  • Demonstrate good understanding of the Endoscopy procedure and the consent process. Ensure that a valid consent is obtained prior to any Endoscopy Procedures. 

  • Identify patients’ individual dependency care needs and provide support for physical, psychological, and social requirements. 

  • Provide patients’ emergency care in all areas of the Endoscopy department. 

  • Ensure that any safeguarding issues are raised appropriately to lead Nurses to enable investigation in relation to vulnerable adults or children. 

  • To maintain clear documentation regarding patients treatments, care and future plans of care. 

  • Ensure that the Clinical Environment reflects a high standard of cleanliness, be proactive in response to any issues raised in cleaning audits or patients environment inspections. 

  • Recognize own limitation and work only within the scope of professional practice and competence. 

  • Contribute to the collection and proper labelling of all types of specimens in line with Trust protocols and Procedures. 

  • Work in an effective and organized manner demonstrating excellent time management and organizational skills to effectively deliver person- centered care 

  • Report and share information regarding the patient’s condition, behavior, and responses pre/during/post Endoscopy procedures. 

  • Work within others areas of the trust as requested. 

Person specification

Previous Experience

Essential criteria
  • Healthcare experience
Desirable criteria
  • Endoscopy or Theatre Experience

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

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.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emma Louise Keating
Job title
Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01243 788 122
Additional information

Extension 35050

Chichester Treatment Centre/Fontwell Lounge

St Richards Hospital

Mon to Friday

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