Location: Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK
Type: Full-time and Part-time positions available
Salary (£): £23,615 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
About University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust:
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is a leading acute teaching hospital in England, offering exceptional learning and development opportunities. They’re committed to helping their staff achieve their career aspirations in a supportive and innovative environment.
Job details:
Benefits:
- Minimum 35 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
- Generous pension scheme
- NHS discounts
- Flexible working options available
- Lower living costs compared to London
- Beautiful location near the New Forest National Park and Jurassic Coast beaches
Requirements:
- Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment
- Excellent communication skills
- Caring and compassionate nature
- Ability to work in a busy and demanding environment
- Flexibility to work in a 24-hour service
About the Role:
Join the Emergency Department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust as a Healthcare Assistant and become part of a team delivering expert care in a Major Trauma Centre. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment that’s recognized for its clinical academic work in emergency care.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to both adults and children in the most acute phase of their treatment. You’ll have the chance to develop core emergency skills such as plaster of Paris application, venepuncture, and cannulation. Your responsibilities will include patient assessment, delivering care needs, and contributing to improved quality nursing, including supporting the dementia and mental health agenda.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in patient assessment and care delivery
- Perform core emergency skills under supervision
- Support the nursing team in providing high-quality care
- Contribute to the department’s reputation for innovation and excellence
- Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace. They welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Employer Details:
Company Name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO14 2AA
Contact: Lisa Thuraisingham (Senior Sister)
Email: lisa.thuraisingham@uhs.nhs.uk
Phone: 02381206220
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Application Process:
Ready to join a leading NHS Trust and make a real difference in emergency care? Apply now for this exciting Healthcare Assistant role in the Emergency Department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust. Don’t miss this opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding career in healthcare!
Reference Number: 188-HCA030924
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