Job Opportunities in United Kingdom

We are looking for experienced Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team.

The renal (Trafford) ward has 26 beds and delivers inpatient care to renal patients across Sussex.

Our Health Care Assistants work with all members of our multi-disciplinary team to contribute to our high standards of specialist care.

Deliver patient-centred nursing care on the renal ward, aiming to achieve the highest possible standards of care delivery, in accordance with the Trust’s Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.

Contribute to implementing and progressing of a range of patient treatment and care programmes as delegated by a registered healthcare practitioner, and report back on progress.

Participate as an active member of the healthcare team.

Organising own day-to-day work tasks (with support available); participating in ongoing training and development, and maintaining skills necessary for the role; contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the service.

Carry out daily practice in line with our Trust values: Communication; Kindness and Understanding; Fairness and Transparency; Working Together; Excellence.

Working within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure high quality standards of evidence based care are maintained and Renal Association / Renal National Service Framework guidelines are met

To actively and safely participate as a member of the ward team providing peritoneal dialysis under the supervision of registered nurses.

To contribute to the smooth running of the ward

Ensure efficient use of resources.

Assist in the provision of a working environment which is conducive to learning for all staff and students.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 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 - 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

Adhere to all local standard operating procedures and policies, patient treatment/care plans, with support from registered healthcare practitioners available.

To accurately monitor and record a patients vital signs, reporting abnormalities immediately to nursing or medical staff.

To be actively involved in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of a patient.

To have a good understanding of aseptic technique, work at all times in a way that minimises the risk of infection and and maintains health, safety and security in line with established protocols (eg. hand hygiene, use of Personal Protective Equipment).

Assist patients with all Activities of Daily Living and maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Assess (through basic observations) patient health, safety & wellbeing before and while undertaking any activity or intervention, and respond accordingly.

To assist medical staff with procedures.

To have a basic understanding of renal disease and the importance of dietary and fluid requirements of individual patients.