Job summary
Are you a Healthcare Assistant who wants to be part of an innovative and dedicated Out of Hours team?
Do you want to support the community of Eastern Cheshire by providing excellent care at the patient's own home as part of a dedicated Crisis Response Service?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Community Nursing Out of Hours team. The successful applicant will need to be a team player with excellent communication skills and a drive to provide high quality care. We actively encourage personal development and offer opportunity to complete in house training to develop the role of Community health care assistant within a domiciliary environment. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to include weekends and bank holidays.
The post is for 19 hours per week to be worked as 3 x 1800-2200 and 1 x 1830-2200 evening shifts each week. Occasionally you may be required to cover a night shift 2200 - 0800 hrs. Pay will include some evening or night enhancements.
Hours per week: 19 (6 months fixed term)
Main duties of the job
To contribute and support the delivery of high standard of effective nursing care, as part of a nursing team, in support of and under the direction of a registered professional
To carry out assigned tasks, including direct nursing care and administrative duties as delegated by the nurse in charge
You will ensure that patients receive safe, individualised and effective care which supports health & wellbeing and promotes self- care where appropriate and possible.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education or ability to demonstrate equivalent.
- Good literacy skills
- Care Certificate (or commitment to undertake on commencement of the post)
- NVQ level 3/ City and Guilds - Health/social care related subject (level 3) - or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge, skills or experience in health/social care
- Shows insight into the needs and circumstances of patient group/vulnerable adults
- Ability to recognise limitations of the role
- Understand the concept of self-care and self-management principles
Desirable
- Knowledge of Microsoft office systems
- Knowledge of clinical procedures, observations and care
- Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process
Skills/Experience & Abilities
Essential
- Experience of working with people and dealing with members of the public
- Self- motivated and enthusiasm for the role with the ability to work on own initiative whilst recognising own limitations
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Team player
Desirable
- Experience within a caring environment
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Previous experience delivering care in a community setting
Other
Essential
- Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working a lone worker
- Flexible approach to meet service need including ability to work flexibly across a variety of shift patterns
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education or ability to demonstrate equivalent.
- Good literacy skills
- Care Certificate (or commitment to undertake on commencement of the post)
- NVQ level 3/ City and Guilds - Health/social care related subject (level 3) - or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge, skills or experience in health/social care
- Shows insight into the needs and circumstances of patient group/vulnerable adults
- Ability to recognise limitations of the role
- Understand the concept of self-care and self-management principles
Desirable
- Knowledge of Microsoft office systems
- Knowledge of clinical procedures, observations and care
- Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process
Skills/Experience & Abilities
Essential
- Experience of working with people and dealing with members of the public
- Self- motivated and enthusiasm for the role with the ability to work on own initiative whilst recognising own limitations
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Team player
Desirable
- Experience within a caring environment
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Previous experience delivering care in a community setting
Other
Essential
- Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working a lone worker
- Flexible approach to meet service need including ability to work flexibly across a variety of shift patterns
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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).
