Job summary
Health Care Assistant
Adur Community PCN Team
A full time post has become available in our team and we would encourage anyone who is interested in a career in Community Nursing to apply.
Our Senior Team are fully supportive of any new staff member who wishes to develop not only in the HCA role but also on to further education such as Apprenticeships at B3 and 5 level, Nursing Associate training and the various opportunities within the role.
We are based at the Quadrant in Lancing and cover patients registered to any Lancing and Shoreham GP surgeries. Visits are allocated in geographical areas to ensure we are effective and efficient in our ability to see the patients on our caseload.
You would join an established team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates and Health Care Assistants working closely with other SCFT Teams and our Primary Care Partners, GP's, Pharmacists, Therapists, Mental Health and Social Services including voluntary sector. We all work to provide support and treatments to those who are housebound in the community.
This covers a range of health issues of which Wound Management, Diabetes Management, Dementia related issues, Bladder and Bowel and Palliative Care .
Main duties of the job
To support the Registered Nurses to ensure the right care plans are followed for each patient.
Training will be given to gain competencies in administering insulin to stable patients, also administering fragmin (anticoagulant) Wound care and leg ulcer compression bandaging, Continence management including catheterisation of stable non complicated catheters.
About us
Why work for us?
- We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services working in supportive team environments, including medical, clinical, support and corporate services
- Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results with compassionate culture and leadership, and support for staff wellbeing, scoring highly.
- A variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county.
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options.
- Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to individuals.
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- We are proud to be a Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces.
- We are proud to be a Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast.
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Registered Nurses to ensure the right care plans are followed for each patient.
Training will be given to gain competencies in administering insulin to stable patients, also administering fragmin (anticoagulant) Wound care and leg ulcer compression bandaging, Continence management including catheterisation of stable non complicated catheters.
Be able to carry out all duties as assigned by a registered nurse. Ability to assess at a basic level pertaining to the expectations of the role.
Be able to update Registered staff on progress and document all outcomes on electronic patient information system
Be excited about the role and endeavor to develop and expand your skills to give the very best care, advice and support to our patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Registered Nurses to ensure the right care plans are followed for each patient.
Training will be given to gain competencies in administering insulin to stable patients, also administering fragmin (anticoagulant) Wound care and leg ulcer compression bandaging, Continence management including catheterisation of stable non complicated catheters.
Be able to carry out all duties as assigned by a registered nurse. Ability to assess at a basic level pertaining to the expectations of the role.
Be able to update Registered staff on progress and document all outcomes on electronic patient information system
Be excited about the role and endeavor to develop and expand your skills to give the very best care, advice and support to our patients
Person Specification
Has the essential requirements required
Essential
- Has Car and current driving licence
Desirable
- Has car and current driving licence
Essential
Essential
- Good Standard of Education
Desirable
- Some recognised Education
Essential
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Equivilent Experience in Health Care
Desirable
- Shows some insight in working in the Community
Essential
Essential
- Care Certificate completed
Desirable
- Willing to work towards within 6 months
Person Specification
Has the essential requirements required
Essential
- Has Car and current driving licence
Desirable
- Has car and current driving licence
Essential
Essential
- Good Standard of Education
Desirable
- Some recognised Education
Essential
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Equivilent Experience in Health Care
Desirable
- Shows some insight in working in the Community
Essential
Essential
- Care Certificate completed
Desirable
- Willing to work towards within 6 months
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
