Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated team player to join our Howard Ward Team. We have a full time opportunity available, but would consider part-time for the right candidate.



This post offers an excellent learning opportunity for an experienced Health Care Assistant wishing to work in St Richard's Hospital. We are looking for a committed, adaptable, and hardworking HCA with good interpersonal and communication skills who has ideally had experience with children.



The role will involve some patient care as well as duties involving stocking equipment and assisting the nursing staff.



We will offer you an orientation programme in a great working atmosphere with a friendly team, and we have links with the University of Brighton and Sussex should you wish to continue your professional education.



Assists nursing staff with the individual care needs of children within the clinical area. Assists other nursing staff with the implementation and evaluation of planned care.



After appropriate training and assessment undertakes a range of basic observations



Articulates concerns about the welfare/well-being of any child to a registered nurse immediately.



Awareness of emergency procedures and how to activate them when needed.



Maintains the privacy and dignity of children and carers.



For further information, please see the and Person Specification.



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



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.

Improving lives:

We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. 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.



To take personal responsibility for identifying own training needs for mandatory and statutory training, to discuss these with line manager ensuring that appropriate dates are attended.



To actively contribute to the implementation of the infection control policy, which will involve scrupulous personal hand washing and teaching others to do the same. Strict adherence to universal precautions, and teaching other staff and the public to do the same. Strict following of screening isolation and decontamination regimes and ensuring that others do the same.



To actively support the documentation initiatives within the Trust, taking personal responsibility to document assessments and care given in line with Nurse Midwifery Council Standards.



To act as an ambassador for the organisation and nursing profession.



Contributes to maintaining an environment suitable to the needs of children and families in accordance with Health and Safety and Infection Control.



Participates in maintaining a tidy, well-stocked and safe clinical environment.



Participation in the correct disposal of clinical/non-clinical waste in accordance with Trust policy.



Duty of personal care in relation to equipment, patient valuables and stock control.



Inputs data using computerised record system as directed by supervising nurse.



Adheres to policies, guidelines and protocols.



Assists medical staff with procedures.



Equality, Diversity and Inclusion



Inclusion and respect are core values at UHSussex, and we are committed to diversity and equality. This means treating colleagues and patients with professionalism, ensuring everyone feels welcome and included, valuing different backgrounds and experiences, and challenging inequalities.



Having all our staff feel safe, supported, included and valued will lead to better care and outcomes for our patients - our True North Objective."



All staff have a duty to report any behaviours which contravene this to their line manager.



For further information, please see the and Person Specification.