Bank Health Care Assistant

Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals (BSUH) NHS Trust is a large, acute, teaching Trust with a proud history of providing adult and children services in a diverse range of specialist, general and elective services across multiple sites. We treat over three quarters of a million people a year from all walks of life, and our 8,900+ workforce are just as diverse. Central to our ambition is our role as an academic centre, empowering high quality teaching and cutting edge research and innovation. We are looking for Health Care Assistants to join our professional and motivated nursing teams, rated 'Good' in our latest CQC report (Jan, 2019) and 'Outstanding' for care. We are extremely proud of our nursing staff and this is reflected through the Trust's commitment to actively seek, encourage and support the ongoing development of our staff. We recognise the value that each individual brings to our profession and to support this we have a range of comprehensive learning and career development opportunities which include: * Regular inspirational nursing career events featuring a range of speakers * Speciality specific development programmes * Regular Bands 2-4 forums to support and encourage engagement and networking * Careers clinics, which include support and guidance from the Practice Development Team and yearly appraisals * Flexible working arrangements which encourage and support a work/life balance * Strong sense of community with a clear focus on patient care as our top priority * Our 'Patient First' programme makes sure that everything we do contributes to improving the care and experience of our patients. It also gives our staff the opportunity to highlight areas for improvement and the support to make great ideas come to life We have a variety of opportunities and we are looking for ambitious, dynamic, enthusiastic and skilled HCAs to join our fantastic teams. Areas currently available are: * Medical division: Care of the elderly, Acute Floor, Dementia Care, Acute Respiratory * Surgical division: Trauma and orthopaedics, Digestive diseases, Theatres * Specialist division: Cardiology, Renal and vascular, Neuro, Stroke and rehabilitation When applying, please state at the top in your 'Supporting Information' your preferred areas of work giving at least 3 choices, as well as which site (if known.) If you would like to work for a diverse, inclusive organisation where your voice matters, in a team that values your contribution and with a manager who supports your development, then we may be the employer of choice for you. Don't miss this exciting opportunity! For further details / informal visits contact: Mark Roche by email mark.roche@nhs.net Employment Type: TEMPORARY