Community Healthcare Assistant - NHS - ref. y74435023
Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
Are you a Healthcare Assistant who wants to be part of an innovative and dedicated Out of Hours team?
Do you want to support the community of Eastern Cheshire by providing excellent care at the patient’s own home as part of a dedicated Crisis Response Service?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Community Nursing Out of Hours team. The successful applicant will need to be a team player with excellent communication skills and a drive to provide high quality care.We actively encourage personal development and offer opportunity to complete in house training to develop the role of Community health care assistant within a domiciliary environment. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to include weekends and bank holidays.
The post is for 19 hours per week to be worked as 3 x 1800-2200 and 1 x 1830-2200 evening shifts each week. Occasionally you may be required to cover a night shift 2200 - 0800 hrs. Pay will include some evening or night enhancements.
Hours per week: 19 (6 months fixed term)
Main duties of the job
To contribute and support the delivery of high standard of effective nursing care, as part of a nursing team, in support of and under the direction of a registered professional
To carry out assigned tasks, including direct nursing care and administrative duties as delegated by the nurse in charge
You will ensure that patients receive safe, individualised and effective care which supports health & wellbeing and promotes self- care where appropriate and possible.
Working for our organisation
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us.Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Good standard of general education or ability to demonstrate equivalent.
- Good literacy skills
- Care Certificate (or commitment to undertake on commencement of the post)
- NVQ level 3/ City and Guilds – Health/social care related subject (level 3) – or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge, skills or experience in health/social care
- Shows insight into the needs and circumstances of patient group/vulnerable adults
- Ability to recognise limitations of the role
- Understand the concept of self-care and self-management principles
- Knowledge of Microsoft office systems
- Knowledge of clinical procedures, observations and care
- Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process
Skills/Experience & Abilities
Essential criteria- Experience of working with people and dealing with members of the public
- Self- motivated and enthusiasm for the role with the ability to work on own initiative whilst recognising own limitations
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Team player
- Experience within a caring environment
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Previous experience delivering care in a community setting
Other
Essential criteria- Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working a lone worker
- Flexible approach to meet service need including ability to work flexibly across a variety of shift patterns
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Please read the guidance for applicants and completing the application form documents prior to completing your application form (documents are located below).
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.
The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.