Healthcare Assistant - Community

First Community Health and Care

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Job summary

Are you wanting to develop your career providing NHS care to patients in their own homes? If so, an opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistantswithin the District Nursing Service.

You will provide basic nursing care to patients in the community setting under the direction of a qualified nurse. The District Nursing service operates seven days a week including bank holidays, to provide quality nursing care to patients in their own homes.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that you are able to drive, have a car suitable for business purposes, and hold a clean driving licence.

We have two roles available:

1 x 37.5 hours

1 x 30 hours

Main duties of the job

You will provide nursing care to patients with varying needs in the community. You will need to work independently within a team structure, and will possess excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic, and demonstrate a flexible approach to work.

About us

Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)

First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.

Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.

Date posted

14 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year +5% HCAS per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9078-FCSR968-2

Job locations

First Community Health & Care

Kings Mill Lane

Redhill

RH1 5JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for providing high quality, personalised care to patients in their own home/residential setting as part of the District Nursing service. The post holder will work under indirect supervision and undertake tasks and duties delegated by the Registered Nurse and will work collaboratively within the team to meet the needs of the patients and the service.

When completing your application please refer to both the Application CV Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

When completing your application please refer to both the Application CV Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working or volunteering in a health or social care setting or life experience of caring for others.

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing.
Understanding of privacy and dignity in care.

Desirable

Understanding of safeguarding.

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of general education including English Language & Maths GCSE or equivalent.
NVQ Level 3 or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience and training/development or willing to work towards

Skills

Essential

Ability to effectively manage own time and prioritise own workload.
Ability to work as both an individual and member of a team.
Good standard of verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
IT skills.

Other

Essential

Ability to recognise own limitations.
Flexible and able to use own initiative.
Reliable and professional.
Car Driver with a valid license to drive in the UK.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working or volunteering in a health or social care setting or life experience of caring for others.

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing.
Understanding of privacy and dignity in care.

Desirable

Understanding of safeguarding.

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of general education including English Language & Maths GCSE or equivalent.
NVQ Level 3 or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience and training/development or willing to work towards

Skills

Essential

Ability to effectively manage own time and prioritise own workload.
Ability to work as both an individual and member of a team.
Good standard of verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
IT skills.

Other

Essential

Ability to recognise own limitations.
Flexible and able to use own initiative.
Reliable and professional.
Car Driver with a valid license to drive in the UK.

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.