Senior Health Care Assistant

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Main area Outpatients Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent:
Monday - Friday 8 - 6pm (No weekends no Bank Holidays) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Main OPD RSCH Town Brighton Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/03/2026 23:59

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard‑working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. 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.

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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

The post holder will work as part of the outpatient team delivering a high standard of
direct patient care utilising your own skills and knowledge.
As Senior Health Care Assistant you will undertake specialist clinical procedures
where you have received appropriate training and assessment & supervise less
experienced staff
Work with the Practice Educator and department Manager to lead on the training &
induction of all HCA staff
You will be familiar with, and work to, the protocols & policies, of the Trust &
Outpatient department.
The role requires close liaison with other disciplines and the provision of a courteous,
reliable & quality service to patients, relatives & carers, healthcare professional,
internal departments and external organisations.
To ensure that all necessary information is available for clinics to operate effectively
and to record clinical activity using the appropriate hospital system
To facilitate the operation of the department clinics by managing flow of patients
whilst maintaining the health and safety of the department including cleanliness,
information governance & fire safety.
Be able to prioritise both your own clinical workload & coordinate junior HCA’s under
your direct supervision

• Utilise advanced communication skills to meet and greet patients arriving for clinic and perform diagnostic tests as required such as urine testing, BP, spirometry, and BMIs.
• Ensure patient notes are checked prior to appointments and appropriate results are available.
• Keep…