Job summary
Do you have what it takes?
- Do you have an NVQ level3in Health and Social Care or have equivalent / relevant experience?
- Are you passionate about providing high quality, patient focused care alongside primary care colleagues?
- Do you have good communication skills, are you reliable, are you flexible, are you a team player?
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a caring motivated, forward thinking health care assistant to join our dynamic friendly District Nursing team, in Crewe Care Community.
As a Community Health Care Assistant you will be responsible for the delivery of high standard, cost effective nursing care, as directed by the district nursing team. You will ensure that patients receive safe, individualised and effective standards of care by following care plans and treatment interventions
Although you will act at all times as directed by the nurse in charge of the caseload, you will be competent to work without direct supervision.
You need to demonstrate an enthusiasm for community nursing, and will be offered bespoke competency based training as well as NHS mandatory training relevant to your role.
Car driver is essential for this role
We look forward to hearing from you.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team2. Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to prescribed standards and protocols3. Use IT systems for relevant tasks e.g. accessing patient records & results, data collections and inputting data4. Obtain consent in accordance with Trust Consent Policy5. To report accidents/incidents on clinical incident reporting system of patients or self which occur whilst onduty.6. To maintain a patient orientated approach towards care delivery, promoting a rehabilitative and self-careapproach7. Undertake phlebotomy duties as delegated and overseen by the registered nurse, working within thepolicies and procedures of the Trust.8. Undertake clinical tasks as delegated by the Community Nurse team and within sphere of competency.9. Assist Community Nursing Team in management of patients with Long Term Conditions and in End of Life.10. Recognise the need for referral and liaise with other health care and multi-agency workers as necessary11. Participate in the induction and orientation programmes for all grades of staff who require communityexperience as arranged by the Team Leader.12. To learn and maintain an up to date knowledge of the blood tests performed and select the appropriatesample tubes for the analysis requested and ensure that they are correctly labelled at the time of sampling.13. Maintain the phlebotomy stocks, keeping them clean and in good order.14. Follow Trust policy for any needle stick incidents and ensure reported accurately on Ulysses system.To dispose of all syringes, needles, etc. in accordance with health and safety procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team2. Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to prescribed standards and protocols3. Use IT systems for relevant tasks e.g. accessing patient records & results, data collections and inputting data4. Obtain consent in accordance with Trust Consent Policy5. To report accidents/incidents on clinical incident reporting system of patients or self which occur whilst onduty.6. To maintain a patient orientated approach towards care delivery, promoting a rehabilitative and self-careapproach7. Undertake phlebotomy duties as delegated and overseen by the registered nurse, working within thepolicies and procedures of the Trust.8. Undertake clinical tasks as delegated by the Community Nurse team and within sphere of competency.9. Assist Community Nursing Team in management of patients with Long Term Conditions and in End of Life.10. Recognise the need for referral and liaise with other health care and multi-agency workers as necessary11. Participate in the induction and orientation programmes for all grades of staff who require communityexperience as arranged by the Team Leader.12. To learn and maintain an up to date knowledge of the blood tests performed and select the appropriatesample tubes for the analysis requested and ensure that they are correctly labelled at the time of sampling.13. Maintain the phlebotomy stocks, keeping them clean and in good order.14. Follow Trust policy for any needle stick incidents and ensure reported accurately on Ulysses system.To dispose of all syringes, needles, etc. in accordance with health and safety procedures
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- previous NHS experience or nursing/care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Care Or Equivilent
Skills
Essential
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates Trust Values & Behaviours
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- previous NHS experience or nursing/care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Care Or Equivilent
Skills
Essential
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates Trust Values & Behaviours
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).
