• Job Description

  Req#: C9150-25-0457?language=en&page=56&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Health Care Assistant to support us in delivering rehabilitation and care at Salvington Lodge Intermediate care Unit. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly to cover long days, some short days and nights.

  You will work as a member of the team ensuring the effective and safe delivery of care to patients whilst under the guidance, instruction and supervision of our team of nurses, ACP and Doctors. The post holder will ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their carers whilst in the Unit.

  "Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

  *Previous applicants need not apply*

  *Interviews will be in-person only*

  Main duties of the job

  Our community hospitals, called Intermediate Care Units, support inpatients with short-term recovery and rehabilitation. We aim to provide a service that supports patients to live independently and return home when it is safe for them to do so.

  Salvington Lodge provides short term rehabilitation for individuals over 18 years of age. Individuals are referred for rehabilitation following an acute worsening in their health such as infection, an acute hospital admission following illness or surgery, a fall or an adjustment of complex medication.

  The role will be assisting to provide care for patients on the unit to help their recovery and rehabilitation. This will involve providing help with tasks including personal care and assisting with meals.

  The candidate should be friendly and be able to communicate well with both patients and colleagues in a professional manner to support and maintain a positive attitude and outlook within the multi disciplinary team.

  About us

  We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

  Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

  Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

  Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence --guide everything we do.

  We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

  This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

  Details

  Date posted

  04 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  150-GM1773-UPC-A

  Job locations

  Salvington Lodge

  Salvington Hill

  Worthing

  BN13 1AL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. Supports the team in ensuring the maintenance of high standards of nursing care.
  2. Maintains the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues at all times.
  3. Supports the Unit in maintaining accurate documentation including the registering of patients on SystmOne and updating of their personal data.
  4. Ensures that all equipment is kept in a safe condition and is ready for use when required, and that faulty equipment is reported and/or replaced as necessary.
  5. Supports others in the application of local standards, policies and philosophies which further the philosophy of patient centred, individual and evidence based care for all patients.
  6. Is aware of legislation and responsibilities under the Health & Safety at work act. Maintains a safe environment with regard to Risk Management policies and procedures. Is aware of and follows policies and procedures with regard to patients, themselves, other members of staff, equipment and the general public.
  7. To report personal sickness and absence appropriately.
  8. Participates in the Performance Development Review process.
  9. To undertake training and professional development as required, complete own Mandatory training and identify own development needs to keep updated as needed and maintain clinical and professional credibility

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. Supports the team in ensuring the maintenance of high standards of nursing care.
  2. Maintains the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues at all times.
  3. Supports the Unit in maintaining accurate documentation including the registering of patients on SystmOne and updating of their personal data.
  4. Ensures that all equipment is kept in a safe condition and is ready for use when required, and that faulty equipment is reported and/or replaced as necessary.
  5. Supports others in the application of local standards, policies and philosophies which further the philosophy of patient centred, individual and evidence based care for all patients.
  6. Is aware of legislation and responsibilities under the Health & Safety at work act. Maintains a safe environment with regard to Risk Management policies and procedures. Is aware of and follows policies and procedures with regard to patients, themselves, other members of staff, equipment and the general public.
  7. To report personal sickness and absence appropriately.
  8. Participates in the Performance Development Review process.
  9. To undertake training and professional development as required, complete own Mandatory training and identify own development needs to keep updated as needed and maintain clinical and professional credibility

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social care/Care certificate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience within health setting

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Effective written & spoken English
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Able to demonstrate importance of confidentiality, privacy & Dignity
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Flexibility in shift / working pattern to meet the needs of the service
  • Desire and motivation to learn

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social care/Care certificate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience within health setting

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Effective written & spoken English
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Able to demonstrate importance of confidentiality, privacy & Dignity
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Flexibility in shift / working pattern to meet the needs of the service
  • Desire and motivation to learn

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Salvington Lodge

  Salvington Hill

  Worthing

  BN13 1AL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Salvington Lodge

  Salvington Hill

  Worthing

  BN13 1AL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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