New to care - healthcare support workers - united kingdom, united kingdom

east sussex healthcare nhs trust is looking to recruit 20 + new to care healthcare support workers

healthcare assistants are responsible for providing a range of personalised care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered nurse.

these vacancies are open to individuals who,

• have never worked in healthcare (in the nhs) but are interested in a change of career

• have a genuine desire to work in a healthcare setting

• have previous work experience and can demonstrate transferable skills

• are able to commit to a full week fast track training programme at the start of their employment

• are willing to be allocated to work at any of our acute and community settings

• are able to work flexibly (across a range of shifts) to meet the needs of our services, including days, nights and weekends.

• are capable of successfully completing the mandatory care certificate training

preference will be given to applicants who have level 2 qualifications in english and maths, although support to study these may be given for excellent candidates.

it is important that you explain how you meet the above requirements in your personal statement as part of your application for these posts.

interviews will be held every week.

healthcare assistants are responsible for providing a range of personalised care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered nurse or senior integrated support worker in the community .

they support the effective operation of the ward and community home based environment by undertaking a range of non-clinical activities which contribute to a comfortable and stress-free experience for patients and the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

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.

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