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Job summary

Main area
surgery
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (mon- fri)
Job ref
279-6797284-NOV24
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Worthing Hospital
Town
Worthing
Salary
£23,615 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust logo

HCA for Maxillofacial outpatients

Band 2

 About our Trust

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 always put our Patient First .  In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and 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 always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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.

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

 

Job overview

To work as as part of the Maxillofacial Unit to assist in the clinical environment. 

Mon- Fri hours 

Clinical setting 

Assisting Dr's, Nurses and Dental Nurses 

Main duties of the job

To assist with the daily running of the maxillofacial department. To set up and assist with the running of clinics. Ensuring patients are kept up to date with clinic delays.

 

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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.

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

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Cleaning and preparing the clinical environment.

Working closely with all members of the team to ensure the smooth running of clinics

To ensure the patient is safely cared for in our care 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • HCA experience
  • previous hospital experience
Desirable criteria
  • Care certificate

Skills

Essential criteria
  • computer literate
Desirable criteria
  • To be familiar with careflow and Affinity

communication

Essential criteria
  • excellent communication skills

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
sharon sams
Job title
deputy sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01903205111
Additional information

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