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.

We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. 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 no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

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 - 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. In the meantime make sure to check out our Patient First approach that runs through our core as you'll get to know us better through this, our equality, diversity and inclusion pages which show just why being inclusive is so important to us and how our staff networks help drive change, and our staff wellbeing page that details the many ways in which we invest in your wellbeing.

Job overview

PRINCESS ROYAL HOSPITAL, HAYWARDS HEATH, RH16 4EX

Do you want to make a difference to people's lives? Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

If so we are looking for individuals with or without experience to work in healthcare, to join our NHS family in Sussex helping people from your local community.

We will teach you everything you need to know by providing a structure programme in the first few months of starting with us at UHSx. To us, it is more important that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families. If this sounds like you, then you already have the skills that make a great Health Care Support Worker.

Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.

We have a variety of opportunities and we are looking for ambitious, dynamic, enthusiastic and skilled HCAs to join our fantastic teams. When applying, when prompted please state your preferred areas of work giving at least 2 choices.

Main duties of the job

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be supporting patients with their personal needs including washing and toileting, serving meals and feeding patients, helping patients to move around, making beds, talking to patients and their families and monitoring the patient's condition. You will be a hugely valuable support to our Nursing teams providing care to our patients. Every day will be different and you will work alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with care to support the needs of the patients and their families.

The Healthcare Support Worker role can also lead to a range of career opportunities. With the right support, those who want to can undertake the necessary training to become our future Nursing Associates and Registered Nurses.

In Haywards Heath and excludes A+E, Maternity, Main Theatres and Paediatrics. Please do not apply for this advert if you require Bank only.

Please see attached additional information.

We will be interviewing on TEAMs.

We will provide the substantive successful candidates with 2 weeks "Prepare to Care Induction" and additional support to those new to health care. You will also have 2 weeks supernumerary period in the ward after you induction. We would like to ensure that we give the best quality care for our patients and the right support for you.

Working for our organisation

Join us at UHSussex , every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops