Job summary
We are seeking a Health Care Support Worker at Band 3 for District Nursing based in Yeovil and surrounding areas.
You will work as part of a team providing high quality and compassionate care to patients in their own homes.
You will have the understanding and ability to deliver delegated care under the direction of Community Staff Nurses and Team Leads.
Main duties of the job
You will work as a member of the community nursing team within a given geographical area.
You will work as a member of the community nursing team providing care 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on a rota system offering a high standard of service.
Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to regular personal transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of general education.
- Previous recent experience of working within an acute/ community setting.
- Experience of working with older people.
Other
Essential
- Access to transport throughout the Trust with appropriate business insurance.
- Ability to work shifts and weekends.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of general education.
- Previous recent experience of working within an acute/ community setting.
- Experience of working with older people.
Other
Essential
- Access to transport throughout the Trust with appropriate business insurance.
- Ability to work shifts and weekends.
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).
