An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant in the General Outpatient Department at the Conquest Hospital. We are seeking a full time experienced Health Care Assistant who is an excellent team player with a reliable work records
The Outpatient Service is the shop window of the Trust that aims to provide a service that is patient focused, with an emphasis on quality and efficiency.
This role would suit someone who is; proactive, embraces change, has high standards, genuinely enjoys working with the public, is well organised, is an excellent communicator and enjoys being part of a large clinical team.
If you have experience in Outpatients services, enjoy meeting new people and having a positive impact on patient experience then this opportunity is for you.
We are offering you an interesting and varied role, where you will be working as part of a friendly team. Additionally we would be interested in employing a person who would be keen to progress in their career by undertaking the Nursing Associate Training. This training would be fully supported by the department should you meet the criteria and be successfully accepted onto the course.
The Division is supportive of ongoing professional development. We take pride in our staff and we believe that investing in you as a valued member of staff is key in our ability to deliver high quality patient care.
The Senior HCA will contribute fully as a member of the nursing team, and be effective in the smooth running of the department.
The Senior HCA will work closely with the band 2 HCA and provide supervision as required.
This post will suit a Health Care Assistant who is looking to develop their career by considering ongoing training for Band 4 Nursing Associate.
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Apr 2024
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