Job summary
- Main area
- Frailty
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-7287842-SEP25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital / Newhaven Ward, Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre
- Town
- Brighton/Newhaven
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Frailty Support Worker
Band 2
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form:
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
To maintain all of Frailty wards storage and keep in a clean and tidy condition across Level 8 at Royal Sussex County Hospital and Newhaven Ward at Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre. This includes the Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (FSDEC) area.
To monitor, receive and unpack stock into allocated areas.
To ensure efficient stock management contributing to financial efficiencies
To ensure all necessary statutory check documentation is maintained.
To ensure equipment is decontaminated/calibrated and ready for use.
To contribute to the smooth running of Level 8 Frailty wards and Newhaven
Ward.
Support alternative ways of working, particularly where the need for change
cannot be easily identified
This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to
time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to work flexibly and
undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding,
including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
The post holder is required to wear a uniform
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the daily prioritisation of work adhering to the Daily/Weekly Task Sheet. Manage stock received and put away making sure current stock is rotated. Ensuring discrepancies are immediately reported and assisting with NHS Supplies to then make sure ordering of stock is correct. Ensuring that all equipment is in good working order and is returned when borrowed. This will include but is not limited to monitoring equipment, ultrasound, bladder scanner, ECG Machine, hoists, stand aids and cardiac monitors. Ensure there are an adequate number of Evo/Alaris/Baxter pumps available for the Frailty wards. As well as making sure all other duties are completed in a timely manner.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Responsible for the daily prioritisation of work adhering to the Daily/Weekly
Task Sheet.
2. Manage stock received and put away making sure current stock is rotated. Ensuring discrepancies are immediately reported and assisting with NHS Supplies to then make sure ordering of stock is correct.
3. Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and is returned when
borrowed. This will include but is not limited to monitoring equipment,
ultrasound, bladder scanner, ECG Machine, hoists, stand aids and cardiac
monitors.
4. Ensure there are an adequate number of Evo/Alaris/Baxter pumps available for
the Acute Floor. Contact Equipment Library if pumps required.
5. Ensure that daily decontamination checks on the technical equipment are
undertaken across the whole department.
6. Ensure cleaning rotas for trolleys and storerooms are carried out and
documentation completed.
7. Ensure all stock trolleys on Level 8 and Newhaven Ward are topped up at least
daily.
8. To be able to assist when called upon to get a treatment space ready for the
next patient, ensuring no delays in patient flow.
9. Maintain “near patient testing” equipment stocks and supplies, ensuring the
prompt reporting of issues to Lead Support Worker or POCT team.
10. Ensure all storage areas are cleaned and kept tidy
11. Demonstrate an awareness of your own role within a major Incident and when
the Trust is in business continuity.
12. Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and
delegated or requested by the manager or supervisor, as the needs of the
service require.
13. Carry out daily checks on stock, responsible for ensuring necessary action is
taken so an acceptable level of stock is available and ordering replacement
stock as required.
14. Complete daily checklist reporting any issues to Lead Support Worker or Shift
Leader.
15. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing
basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the
Organisation.
16. Ensure that there are enough oxygen/entonox cylinders across Level 8 wards
and Newhaven ward.
17. Call the helpdesk for any estates related queries.
18. Ensure clinical rooms are stocked
19. Assist nursing staff as required.
20. Carry out minor repairs to equipment.
21. Any other tasks that are relevant to role
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written and spoken English
- Demonstrates good communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of IT systems/commonly used software/ is computer literate/ has had additional training
- Experience using hospital IT systems
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working or helping within a busy environment
- Experience multi tasking, prioritising and managing own workload
Desirable criteria
- Experience working as a tech (or similar role), but not essential
- Experience with stock management/equipment maintenance
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jamie Lynn
- Job title
- Frailty Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07917 244505
- Additional information
If unavailable, please contact Dani Cunha on 01273 696955 extension 65212
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