Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

RRIC Community Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 12 June 2025

Job summary

Do you have a friendly 'can do' approach to life, and experience working as part of a health or social care team ?

We are looking for you to work as as part of the Buckingham Rapid Response & Intermediate Care team supporting patients in their own homes , providing personal , social and rehabilitative care . The overall aims of the Rapid Response & Intermediate Care Team are to help avoid unnecessary admissions and support patients to leave Hospital promptly .

The team is committed to ongoing education on the job and development opportunities are available within the organisation . Successful applicants If who don't already have a Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care will be expected to work towards that in post.

Main duties of the job

#MissionRRIC

Your main duties include:

Providing personal and rehabilitative care to adults in their own home environment.
Being an integral member of the Rapid Response & Intermediate Care (RRIC) team, collaborating with registered Occupational and Physiotherapists to deliver rehabilitative ,social and nursing care to patients.
Taking responsibility for delivering care, equipment , supervising exercises and other delegated tasks in patients' own homes.
Being responsible for the completion of delegated non-clinical tasks to support the efficient running of the team .

Your main responsibility is to :

Improve the care of patients in the community, so patients can remain safely in their own home for as long as possible
Have an innovative approach, excellent communication skills and willingness to work with other members of the community teams to ensure high quality service delivery
Willingness to further develop your clinical expertise in a range of areasA full UK driving licence and access to a car with Business insurance for work purposes

The trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications and therefore early submission is recommended.Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR6908349-B

Job locations

Buckingham RRIC

Buckingham Hospital

Buckingham

MK18 1NU

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Communication skills

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Good verbal communication skills
Good ability to listen
Good written skills
IT Skills

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Good literary and numeracy skills.
Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 Diploma or equivalent relevant patient facing experience and willingness to undertake Level 3 qualification.
Have the ability to undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Previous caring experience of working in Health or Social Care environment
Awareness of the needs of older people

Desirable

Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions
Previous NHS/Social Care/ Voluntary Organisation experience
Understanding of Integrated Team

Disposition

Essential

Team player.
Approachable
Ability to show patience and dependability .
Physically able to perform task whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safely.
Valid and current driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire

Person Specification

Communication skills

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Good verbal communication skills
Good ability to listen
Good written skills
IT Skills

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Good literary and numeracy skills.
Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 Diploma or equivalent relevant patient facing experience and willingness to undertake Level 3 qualification.
Have the ability to undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Previous caring experience of working in Health or Social Care environment
Awareness of the needs of older people

Desirable

Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions
Previous NHS/Social Care/ Voluntary Organisation experience
Understanding of Integrated Team

Disposition

Essential

Team player.
Approachable
Ability to show patience and dependability .
Physically able to perform task whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safely.
Valid and current driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Buckingham RRIC

Buckingham Hospital

Buckingham

MK18 1NU

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Buckingham RRIC

Buckingham Hospital

Buckingham

MK18 1NU

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)