Community Healthcare Assistant

Haringey GP Federation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a dynamic Healthcare Assistant to join their community nursing teams. This role involves supporting patients in their homes, performing various clinical tasks, and requires a caring individual willing to develop their skills. Ideal candidates will have NVQ level III in Health Care and experience in a caring environment. The position offers a salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 annually with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services.
• Basic numeracy and ability to write simple reports.
• Experience of working with adults and/or in community or home care services.

Responsibilities

• Undertake non-complex clinical procedures under guidance.
• Empower patients to regain health and independence.
• Keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work as an effective member of a team

Good reasoning skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Good standard of education

NVQ level III in Health Care or equivalent experience

Care Certificate completed or willing to work towards

Job description

Community Healthcare Assistant - Adult Community Nursing

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant who is passionate about delivering high-quality care within a community setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Brighton and Hove community Nursing teams, supporting patients in their own homes and local community.

This position is ideal for:

• Individuals seeking to start a career in healthcare.
• Existing Band 3 Healthcare Assistants who wish to develop their clinical knowledge and practice within a community environment.

Community or healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will gain skills in:

• Insulin administration
• Wound care
• Clinical observations
• Venepuncture

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK

Health and Care Worker visa: If you'll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK

Main duties of the job

1. To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members, e.g. venepuncture, patient specific sub-cutaneous injections, sample collection, blood pressure monitoring, medications, wound care, catheter care and other tasks according to training and competencies. To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task.
2. Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi Professional Team.
3. Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided.
4. To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy.
5. To escalate and report patient progress/status on a shift-by-shift basis to senior team members.
6. To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs.
7. To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs.
8. To respond effectively and actively to complaints and escalate appropriately following departmental policies.
9. To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process.
10. To promote equality for all, including the maintenance of confidentiality, supporting individual customs, values and spiritual beliefs, and ensuring that anti-discriminatory practices are demonstrated.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us? Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing; Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex; Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement; Excellent training, development, and research opportunities; Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton; Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks; Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust; Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values -- Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence -- guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job responsibilities

Full details about the role and requirements are available in the attached job description and specification.

Please note that you will need to have a drivers license and have access to a car for work purposes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education
• NVQ level III in Health Care or equivalent experience
• Care Certificate completed or willing to work towards

Experience

• Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
• Basic numeracy and ability to write simple reports
• Experience of working with adults and/or experience of working in community or home care services
• Basic understanding of statutory health and social services

Skills and Knowledge

• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Ability to visit patients in the community unsupervised
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, health and social care colleagues and other professionals
• Competent ability to assist in the treatments of a wide range of conditions
• Good use of reasoning skills
• Aware ness of holistic patient needs
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies
• Able to prioritise and plan own workload
• Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to prioritise routine work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure
• Ability to follow detailed instruction
• Ability to document efficiently and effectively
• Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies
• Awareness of National and Local agendas pertinent to the service

Other

• Car driver with current driving licence and access to a car for work - unless qualify for reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act (2010)

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.

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum