Healthcare Assistant
- Employer
- Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Crawley Down West Sussex
- Salary
- £18,813-£20,795 pa (pro rata)
- Closing date
- 20 Sep 2019
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- Sector
- Healthcare, Nursing
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
Job Details
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
- 5,000 full and part time staff, with over 4,000 people registered on our bank
- 14 inpatient and outpatient locations, serving a total community of 1.3 million people
- Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 9,000 children and adults a day
- July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
- Stonewall Diversity Champions, and Disability Confident Employer - Level 2
An exciting opportunity has arisen in East Grinstead Communities of Practice (COP) for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to work in the team for 30 hours per week.
East Grinstead COP team is based next to Crawley Down Health Centre and covers the town of East Grinstead and Crawley Down. The team is multidisciplinary, comprising of health, social and mental health practitioners.
The team are looking for a dynamic and enthusiatic Healthcare Assistant who strives to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. Necessary core skills: venepuncture, wound care, insulin administration, the ability to complete baseline observations, use of NEWS 2 and Purpose T, supporting the existing team with this daily work.
As one of the Healthcare Assistants within the team, you will have support from Band 4 Assistant Practitioners, Community Staff Nurses, the Community Sisters, and Clinical Leads.
Good communication skills and willingness to work in this team are essential.
Car driver is essential.
This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. Please ensure that you check your emails on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically also; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Health Care Assistant East Grinstead Communities of Practice
- Health Care Assistant East Grinstead Communities of Practice
- Staff Benefits Brochure
- About Us
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Company
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) offers diverse employment opportunities across Sussex.
We employ over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff, and our expert teams deliver a wide range of medical, nursing and therapeutic care to over 10,000 people a day, serving a total population of 1.3 million.
Why join our #CommunityThatCares at SCFT?
- Flexible working patterns offered across our services
- Ongoing training and development tailored to your needs
- Excellent research opportunities
- BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
- Free health and wellbeing checks for all staff
- Workplace nurseries rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Contact our friendly Recruitment team on 01273 242227 or sc-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
Check out our latest video, showing what it’s like to be an Allied Health Professional with us.....
- Website
- http://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us
- Telephone
- 01273 696011
- Location
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Glynde Building
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 3EW
GB
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