Community Healthcare Support Worker

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 April 2025

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic Community Healthcare Support Workers for the Night Nursing Team, to provide care and support for patients in the community setting as delegated by the registered nurse.

Access to a motor vehicle is essential , with appropriate driving license. Please ensure that your application demonstrates that you meet the essential criteria as listed in the job specification.

The team operates from 1900-0700 hours, 7 days a week. Shifts are from 1900-midnight and from 19.00-0700 hours

Main duties of the job

To work within the District Night Nursing team to provide care and support for patients in the community setting as delegated by the registered nurse. You will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of nursing care, without direct supervision, and may be required to demonstrate simple procedures to qualified and/or unqualified staff undertaking training where agreed with the nursing team.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nurseryat Kingston Hospital,wellbeingpractitioners,regular wellbeing classes,dedicatedstaffphysiotherapist, comprehensiveoccupationalhealth services, 24/7employeeassistanceprogramme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

26 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£28,622 to £30,225 a year p.a. inclusive of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

TEMP_500

Job locations

Teddington Memorial Hospital

Hampton Road

Teddington

TW11 0JL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Providing care in a health or social care related setting

Desirable

Working within a community setting
Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

Educated to GCSE Standard; A-C including English and Maths
Practical knowldge acquired trough, training, experience or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a health care social setting

Desirable

Health care certificate

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Knowledge of care and related procedures/ clinical observations
IT literate with ability to use databases and other software packages
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to produce well written and timely clinical records
Basic clinical skills e.g blood pressure, temperature, pulse, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring
Ability to promote self-care of patients
Ability to follow guidelines and procedures within agreed boundaries

Desirable

Understanding of the impact of Mental Health e.g. dementia, depression, on the management of medical and logng term conditions
Professional standards including confidentiality and clinical governance
Infection prevention and control standards
Risk assessment and management
Knowledge of health and safety and personal safety issues
Developed clinical skills, e.g medicines administration, insulin injections, venepucture, continence care, wound care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Providing care in a health or social care related setting

Desirable

Working within a community setting
Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

Educated to GCSE Standard; A-C including English and Maths
Practical knowldge acquired trough, training, experience or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a health care social setting

Desirable

Health care certificate

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Knowledge of care and related procedures/ clinical observations
IT literate with ability to use databases and other software packages
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to produce well written and timely clinical records
Basic clinical skills e.g blood pressure, temperature, pulse, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring
Ability to promote self-care of patients
Ability to follow guidelines and procedures within agreed boundaries

Desirable

Understanding of the impact of Mental Health e.g. dementia, depression, on the management of medical and logng term conditions
Professional standards including confidentiality and clinical governance
Infection prevention and control standards
Risk assessment and management
Knowledge of health and safety and personal safety issues
Developed clinical skills, e.g medicines administration, insulin injections, venepucture, continence care, wound care

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.