Health Care Assistant
Job overview
This is a great opportunity to build your clinical skills while supporting people who rely on community nursing services to stay well at home. You’ll work as part of a friendly, supportive team that delivers high‑quality care across the local area.
You’ll join experienced colleagues within the Integrated Nursing and Conditions Services, where you’ll play an important role in helping patients manage their health needs safely and confidently. Full training will be provided to support your development in key clinical tasks.
Main duties of the job
What you’ll do:
- Provide person‑centred care to patients in their own homes
- Carry out wound care, phlebotomy and other agreed clinical tasks
- Administer insulin and other medication once fully trained
- Work closely with registered nurses to support safe care planning
- Travel within the community to reach patients who need your support
What we’re looking for:
- A caring, reliable approach and confidence working with people
- A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
- Willingness to learn new clinical skills with full training
- Ability to work well in a team and communicate clearly
- You may have experience in care, but we welcome applicants from varied backgrounds
Working for our organisation
At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody.No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.
As the 13^th largest social enterprise in the UK, we’re pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Level 3 or equivalent level of experience in Health and Social Care
- Hold Care Certificate or willingness to complete the within induction period
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working in a health care environment
- Experience of prioritising own work load
- Good understanding of basic IT skills
City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP CIC) is an independent, co-owned Community Interest Company providing high quality local health and care services at several sites across Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire, Knowsley and St Helens.
Commissioned by the NHS and local authorities, we are a socially responsible business. Our profits are re-invested into our services, our staff, and the communities we work in. We employ nearly 2,500 people and have over 1.7 million patient contacts each year across more than 50 different services.
Our vision is to lead and inspire through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all that we do, and we are looking for exceptional people to work with us to provide the highest possible care to the people who use our services.
For more information on CHCP and what we have to offer, please visit our website.
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