Support Assistant Full Time

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If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

An opportunity has arisen for an Acute Floor Support Assistant. The role includes

• Maintain all storage areas are in a clean and tidy condition

• To monitor, receive and unpack stock into allocated areas.

• To ensure all necessary documentation is maintained.

• Equipment is decontaminated/calibrated and ready for use.

• To contribute to the smooth running of Acute Floor Wards.

We are a friendly and supportive team, offering the highest standard of acute care.

The post will suit a dynamic and energetic individual able to work as part of a team.

The post holder will be offered education, mandatory training and staff development within a positive learning environment. The department has links directly to Brighton and Sussex University enabling access to further education.

For further information please contact David Mc Kenna, Acute Floor Matron. Princess Royal Hospital. Ext 8339 or david.mckenna@bsuh.nhs.uk

• Posts in the Trust are 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 Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal spent and unspent convictions, reprimands, and cautions.

• Appointment to this role will commence at the lowest salary point unless confirmed otherwise by HR Employment Services (Recruitment, Administration & Terms and Conditions)

• We may also use this advert to build our Bank staff. If you are unsuccessful at interview for a substantive role but meet the BSUH standards you may be offered a bank post.

• If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

For further details / informal visits contact:

David Mc Kenna, Acute Floor Matron. Princess Royal Hospital. Ext 8339 or david.mckenna@bsuh.nhs.uk

Please ensure that you have read the Job Description in full before applying and that referees provided are your Line Managers over the last 3 years.

It is also important that any gaps in your employment history during this period are accounted for.

The Trust welcomes applications from everyone, especially those from underrepresented groups. There are a number of initiatives to support staff members from diverse backgrounds including:

• Belief Initiatives and Support
• Charity/ Volunteering
• Diversity &Inclusion Training
• Disability Support
• Early Careers Initiatives
• Ex- Armed forces Initiatives
• Home working/ Flexible working Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme
• General Accessibility
• Staff Network Groups

If you need more information, or help with the application process, please see the HR Mission Statement (to the right) or contact the HR Employment Services Team on 01444 448692 or 01444 448616.

All staff members have a responsibility to treat colleagues, patients and clients with respect and to ensure that work environments remain secure, inclusive and mutually supportive.

Applications for Tier 2 sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, however under the Residence Labour Market Test non-EEA candidates may not be appointed if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available. For further information please visit UK Border Agency website.

Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals ensures equity of access and the delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for towards ethnic, cultural and religious differences and needs

Please note we are a Smoke Free Trust. Smoking is not permitted on any of the Premises, grounds or in any Trust owned vehicle.

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.

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