Job overview
A vacancy has arisen within the Gynaecology Outpatient Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital for a part - time experienced Health Care Assistant to work 27 hours per week.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Health Care Assistant to join our busy unit working within our small and friendly nursing team.
This outpatient unit offers care to those with complex gynaecological conditions, (fertility/general/oncology/colposcopy) from a wide ranging patient demographic.
You will be supported in learning how to run our outpatient clinics and how to assist in the clinical aspects of the care our patients receive. A full induction programme and training will be given to the successful candidate.
You will work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team responsible for the running of outpatients’ clinics.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Main duties of the job
- Assist with the provision of patient care and administrative duties within the Gynaecology outpatient Department
- Assist with the most effective use of resources and manpower
- Carry out appropriate patient observations and procedures under supervision and with relevant training
- To participate in quality assurance programmes as require
- Attend mandatory training updates as required
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To actively take part in meeting the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the department
- To understand role and participate in control of infection
- Under the supervision of a qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.
- check-patients in using the patient information system and complete other reception duties including booking of appointments when appropriate, completing clinic outcomes and supporting day-to-day operational running of the department
- Communicate in an efficient, polite and courteous manner at all times
- Discussing with senior staff any resources required to provide service delivery.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
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This advert is for Senior Healthcare Assistant/Receptionist with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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