Job summary
- Main area
- All Wards
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-SRHHCAB3-SEP25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St. Richard's Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. Applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role (Band 3 HCA within the NHS) to meet the salary requirements to qualify for sponsorship.
Do you have a background in care and are looking for a new, exciting opportunity? Do you want an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills and build a rewarding career at one of the largest and most innovative trusts in the NHS?
If you have a Level 3 qualification Healthcare Qualification or Care Certificate with 6 months NHS experience you will qualify for our Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant role.
Main duties of the job
The Senior HCA also delivers higher level fundamental clinical care to patients. Support and supervision is provided by a Registered 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 Nursing staff in ensuring the effective running of the ward/department.
Why join us at UHSussex?
Be part of a team - Our hard-working, talented and dedicated team of over 20,000 staff work together towards a common goal ‘where better never stops’ and you will play a vital part in driving us forwards and improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
Work flexibly - We can offer you full time (37.5 hrs a week) or part time (23 hours minimum) roles to suit your lifestyle.
Career opportunities - Explore the pathways UHSussex offers you for career progression within the trust
This is your opportunity to step into an exciting and meaningful role and transform lives—yours included. Apply today and let your career flourish with University Hospitals Sussex.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene and continence needs whilst encouraging independence, as appropriate
- To assist with patient nutritional needs – eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery and special diets according to the individual patient’s needs
- To assist patients to mobilise where appropriate.
- Undertakes a limited range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the services provided/work area; record patient observations, e.g. taking blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, routine maternal and neonatal observations, observing patients for signs of agitation or distress, wound observations and simple wound dressings, removal of peripheral cannula, urinalysis, removal of catheter
- After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens and record results
- After appropriate training and in discussion with the line manager, there is an expectation the role will undertake extended scope of practice skills to meet service need, for example, venepuncture, ECGs
- Under the supervision of the qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety
- To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirements
For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please do not apply for this advert if you require Bank only.
Hours: Minimum 23 hours per week (part-time) or full-time options available.
Please be aware this advert may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Please be advised that where there is no availability in your preferred area of work, if successful at interview you will be added to the waiting list for the next available opportunity.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Care Certificate
- Evidence of working within a health and social care setting
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquisition, working at a higher-level standard of care delivery, equivalent to vocational qualification level 3. This is evidenced via a portfolio of practice and/or a professional discussion
Desirable criteria
- Level 2 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support, Health & Social Care or relevant equivalent qualification
- Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support or relevant equivalent qualification Maths GCSE ( grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or Maths Level 2 functional skills
- English GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or English Level 2 Functional skills
- Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or Health and Social Care or relevant equivalent
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Good written and spoken English – able to communicate clearly and succinctly to patients and colleagues Legible handwriting and able to maintain accurate documentation
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to empathise and communicate with sensitivity
- Able to make basic judgements, assessments and evaluations involving a range of facts or situations, some requiring analysis; resolving day-to-day issues
- Computer / keyboard skills, sufficient to send/receive emails, document activities electronically, eg. in Electronic Patient Record
Freedom to Act
Essential criteria
- Able to make basic judgements, assessments and evaluations involving patient care, some requiring analysis; resolving day-to-day issues and escalating to senior colleagues if required
- Ability to plan and organise their own work activities
- Acts on own initiative when delivering patient care, with accessible support and supervision
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nursing Recruitment Team
- Job title
- Recruitment Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
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