Healthcare Assistant - Emergency Department

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We have an exciting opportunity for health care assistants to join our Emergency Department at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
We are a large teaching hospital based emergency department . As a Major Trauma Centre we are providing an excellent level of care for both Adults and Children; through constantly examining how we provide major trauma care we seek to constantly improve.
The department has a reputation for innovation and is increasingly recognized for its clinical academic work in emergency care. This results in the delivery of expert care, education, and support to patients with complex needs within the most acute phase of their care.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service . UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
What you’ll do
The role is varied and will include the use of core emergency skills such as plaster of Paris application, venepuncture and cannulation – you will have a responsibility in patient assessment and delivering care needs, improved quality nursing including the dementia mental health agenda.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a caring and compassionate health care assistant who thrives in working in a busy and demanding yet rewarding environment. You will have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of team to deliver high quality care to all patients entering the emergency department.
The Emergency Department is a 24-hour service, a degree of flexibility will be required to meet service requirements

Please refer the Job description for details