Healthcare Assistant - Emergency Department

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

We are excited to offer an opportunity for healthcare assistants to join our Emergency Department at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
As a large teaching hospital and Major Trauma Centre, we are committed to providing exceptional care for both adults and children. We continually assess and improve our approach to major trauma care. As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we provide numerous learning and development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
If you have applied for this position within the last three months, there is no need to submit a new application; as we may still be considering your previous submission.
For this role, we are open to discussing flexible working hours. Please feel free to talk to us during the interview about your needs, and we will explore what options are available for the role and the service.
UHS employees benefit from a range of NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is a wonderful place to live and work, located on the south coast, with an international airport and direct train links to London. The New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast beaches are also nearby. The city offers a cost of living that is 20% lower than London and has 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
What You’ll Do
This role is diverse and will involve essential emergency skills such as applying plaster casts, venepuncture, and cannulation. You will be responsible for patient assessments and meeting care needs, while also contributing to improved nursing quality, including initiatives related to dementia and mental health.
What We’re Looking For
We seek a caring and compassionate healthcare assistant who thrives in a busy and rewarding environment. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to delivering high-quality care to all patients in the emergency department are essential.
The Emergency Department operates 24/7, so some flexibility will be required to meet service needs. Our department is known for its innovative approach and is increasingly recognized for its clinical academic work in emergency care, enabling us to deliver expert care, education, and support to patients with complex needs during their most critical moments

Please refer the Job description for details