The Senior Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is part of the multidisciplinary team working
within theatres and endoscopy to deliver a high standard of direct patient care. The
Senior HCA also delivers higher level fundamental clinical care to patients. Support
and supervision is provided by a Registered Practitioner / Nurse or Registered
Nursing Associate. The Senior HCA has a responsibility to support, supervise and
assess new staff and delegate basic tasks to the HCA team. The Senior HCA
assists in ensuring the effective running of the department.
You will be preparing the operating Theatre and ensuring that everything is ready for the days operating list . You will act as part of the circulating Team , supporting the scrub nurses and ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to.
You will be working with a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team, providing
patient centred and evidence-based care. You will be accountable for your own
practice while supporting the registered nurse and practitioners by caring for patients
and delivering high standards of care.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
The Senior Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is part of the multidisciplinary team working
within theatres to deliver a high standard of direct patient care. The
Senior HCA also delivers higher level fundamental clinical care to patients. Support
and supervision is provided by a Registered Practitioner / Nurse or Registered
Nursing Associate. The Senior HCA has a responsibility to support, supervise and
assess new staff and delegate basic tasks to the HCA team. The Senior HCA
assists in ensuring the effective running of the department

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