Central London Community Health Trust

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for exceptional Band 3 Health Care Assistants who are looking to progress to Apprenticeship Nursing Associate or a qualified Band 4 Apprentice Nursing Associate to join us in our Brent Community Nursing Day Service. The service is run from8.30am to 5.00pmincluding weekends.You will be working in one of the Brent District Nursing teams.

You should hold NVQ level 3 in health and social care and have a minimum of 12 months acute or community experience. If you are a motivated team player and want to excel in delivering exceptional holistic healthcare to a diverse patient group in their own home, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Previous experience of working in the NHS is essential, community experience is desirable but training will be given. Car driving is not required as we walk to visit our patients.

As a Health Care assistant, you will be directly involved in facilitating and shaping self-care for patients with long term conditions in order to help keep them as well as possible in their own homes.We are committed in offering you access to learning and development to ensure your continuous professional development.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

26 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,129 to £28,649 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-6764

Job locations

Wembley Centre for Health & Care

London

HA0 4UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional. The HCA will work in a variety of settings including community centres, clinics and patient/carers own homes.
The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The HCA will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated caseload.
The post holder will also support the Community Nursing Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional. The HCA will work in a variety of settings including community centres, clinics and patient/carers own homes.
The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The HCA will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated caseload.
The post holder will also support the Community Nursing Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course
Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

GCSE grade 9 - 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
GCSE grade 9 - 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course
Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

GCSE grade 9 - 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
GCSE grade 9 - 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Wembley Centre for Health & Care

London

HA0 4UZ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Wembley Centre for Health & Care

London

HA0 4UZ

Employer's website

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