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
The post will be 15 Hours Per Week - On a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
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 nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, 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.
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
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
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 long 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, venepuncture, 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
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
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 long 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, venepuncture, 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.
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).
