Healthcare Assistant
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
Healthcare Assistant
Woodside Health Centre- 5 hours a week
All candidates must have a clean driving license and use of a car for work purposes
The post will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
The post holder will work independently under the direction and guidance of a registered nurse in order to provide efficient and effective evidence based nursing care to patients in their own homes. He/she will work in partnership with team members, service users, general practice staff and other agencies.
To work as part of the District Nursing Service and other stakeholders to provide efficient and effective nursing care as delegated to patients in their own home
Interviews: tbc
Main duties of the job
We are Transforming Adult Community Services in Croydon. Do you have the skills to be part of this exciting transformation?
In Croydon, Health and Social care providers and commissioners have formed the Croydon Alliance Board with the aim of providing a whole system transformation that will deliver the outcomes our over 65’s have specified that they want.
We require a Healthcare Assistant to work within the Community Nursing Service to provide efficient and effective nursing care to patients in their own homes. The ideal candidate should have experience working within a Health Care setting, be compassionate and able to communicate effectively with patients.
All candidates must have a clean driving license and use of a car for work purposes. Once recruited staff can take advantage of our child care facilities.
With its excellent shopping and entertainment facilities and fast transport links to Central London and the Coast why not come and be part of our Transformation Agenda?
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust.Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve.Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role .
For further information on the role , kindly contact: Aisha Nakalanzi, Cluster Matron on 07815694147
Person specification
Education And Qualifications
Essential criteria- • NVQ III or equivalent in relevant area of practice or willingness to undertake.
Knowledge And Understanding
Essential criteria- • Awareness of own level of knowledge and competency and of when to seek guidance from senior colleagues.
- • Understanding the HCA role.
Experience
Essential criteria- • Experience of working as part of a team
- • Knowledge of the provision of care for people with long term conditions and/ or end of life care.
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria- • Must be able to demonstrate clear verbal communication skills with patients, carers and staff at all levels
- • Ability to work without direct supervision, e.g. when in patient’s home.
Other Factors
Essential criteria- • Car driver with a current UK licence and access to a car for work purposes