Band 3 Health Care Assistant - Solihull Community Services

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 3 Community Health Care Assistant to come and join us in our Community District Nurse teams in Solihull.

Community District Nursing is a busy but rewarding job, you will be surrounded by friendly and supportive colleagues in an environment that encourages new ideas, innovation and personal development. The team thrives on delivering high standards of care at all times in a safe, effective and timely manner.

The band 3 Health Care Assistants role is to assist, without direct supervision, in the delivery of high standards of nursing care to patients in the community by following prescribed programmes of care. The role involves working autonomously and a care driver/owner.

This post requires a motivational and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about patient care. You must be flexible, approachable, compassionate, motivated, and hardworking and be able to use your own initiative.

The post holder will be expected to work days and weekends including bank holidays, 37.5 hours per week. The service operates between 07.00 and 23.00 hours, 7 days a week and you will be required to work shifts between these times. Part time/Flexible working will be considered.

If you require any further information please contact Sarah Potter-Concannon or Kelly Frail 0121 717 4324.

Main duties of the job

1. To support the qualified members of the nursing team in providing high standards of holistic and personalised patient care in the community.

2. To work collaboratively with GPs and other professionals and agencies to ensure the best possible care is provided to patients in the community, avoiding unnecessary admissions and prolonged hospital admissions.

3. To perform simple delegated nursing procedures following completion of appropriate training and competency assessment.

4. To report to caseload holder/ Staff Nurse any changes in patient condition or relevant information pertinent to patient care.

5. To fit and demonstrate the safe use of equipment, educate and advise patients/ carers in the correct use of equipment as directed by the qualified nurse.

6. To administer prescribed medication in line with Trust Policy.

7. To plan and prioritise own visits to delegated patients.

8. To communicate effectively with patients and their family/ carers, colleagues and other professionals and agencies.

9. To ensure that risk factors to clients, carers and Trust staff within their working environments are recognised and reported.

10. To work in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures.

11. To ensure that accidents, complaints and incidents are reported in line with the Trust's policy.

12. To participate in the annual appraisal process for self.

13. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous written and computerised records for all patients having due regard to their legal status.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

19 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-52930DH

Job locations

Solihull Community Nursing

Friars Gate,  1011 Stratford Road

Solihull

West Midlands

B90 4BN

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

* NVQ 2 Health care
* NVQ3 health care
* Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

* Previous recent community care/nursing experience

Desirable

* Experience of working with end-of-life care patients
* Basic understanding of care of patient with chronic diseases and health needs

Additional Criteria

Essential

* Communicate with wide range of people (e.g. patients, carers, health care professionals)
* Ability to manage own time, data inputting, attendance at meetings.
* Maintain accurate legible records.
* Keep self-up to date by taking part in mandatory training as required.
* IT skills
* Car owner/ driver
* Team working

Desirable

* Understanding of lone working
* Use of basic medical equipment blood glucose monitor, hospital bed, pressure relieving
* Understanding of pressure ulcer prevention

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

* NVQ 2 Health care
* NVQ3 health care
* Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

* Previous recent community care/nursing experience

Desirable

* Experience of working with end-of-life care patients
* Basic understanding of care of patient with chronic diseases and health needs

Additional Criteria

Essential

* Communicate with wide range of people (e.g. patients, carers, health care professionals)
* Ability to manage own time, data inputting, attendance at meetings.
* Maintain accurate legible records.
* Keep self-up to date by taking part in mandatory training as required.
* IT skills
* Car owner/ driver
* Team working

Desirable

* Understanding of lone working
* Use of basic medical equipment blood glucose monitor, hospital bed, pressure relieving
* Understanding of pressure ulcer prevention

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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