Job summary
We work across Dereham and the surrounding villages. You will visit patients in their own homes as well as residential care facilities and support a small number of clinics.
We see people in their own homes (own transport will be required) for a variety of interventions, including diabetes care / insulin administration, wound care, venepuncture, catheter care.
Main duties of the job
We are able to offer a Community Healthcare Assistant post in our community team.
We see people in their own homes (own transport will be required) for a variety of interventions, including diabetes care / insulin administration, wound care, venepuncture, catheter care.
Our service works 7 days a week. You will be able to demonstrate flexibility as well a sound clinical basis and understanding of community working.
We would welcome prospective applicants to contact us for further information as well as meeting the team. You will be able to demonstrate a good basic knowledge of health care and appreciation of community based working.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Full time and part time hours will be considered.
About us
Our service works 7 days a week. You will be able to demonstrate flexibility as well a sound clinical basis and understanding of community working.
We would welcome prospective applicants to contact us for further information as well as meeting the team. You will be able to demonstrate a good basic knowledge of health care and appreciation of community based working.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Full time and part time hours will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are able to offer a Community Healthcare Assistant post in our community team.
You will visit patients in their own homes as well as residential care facilities and support a small number of clinics.
We see people in their own homes (own transport will be required) for a variety of interventions, including diabetes care / insulin administration, wound care, venepuncture, catheter care.
Our service works 7 days a week. You will be able to demonstrate flexibility as well a sound clinical basis and understanding of community working.
We would welcome prospective applicants to contact us for further information as well as meeting the team. You will be able to demonstrate a good basic knowledge of health care and appreciation of community based working.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Full time and part time hours will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are able to offer a Community Healthcare Assistant post in our community team.
You will visit patients in their own homes as well as residential care facilities and support a small number of clinics.
We see people in their own homes (own transport will be required) for a variety of interventions, including diabetes care / insulin administration, wound care, venepuncture, catheter care.
Our service works 7 days a week. You will be able to demonstrate flexibility as well a sound clinical basis and understanding of community working.
We would welcome prospective applicants to contact us for further information as well as meeting the team. You will be able to demonstrate a good basic knowledge of health care and appreciation of community based working.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Full time and part time hours will be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in health and social care or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working within a Healthcare setting
- Evidence of on-going learning
Desirable
- Experience of working in people's homes
- Experience of working with people at the End of life
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Highly Motivated
Desirable
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team roles.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
Communication
Essential
- Tact and Diplomacy
- Empathy and Sensitive
- Ability to use own initiative
- Able to Communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
Other
Essential
- Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in health and social care or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working within a Healthcare setting
- Evidence of on-going learning
Desirable
- Experience of working in people's homes
- Experience of working with people at the End of life
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Highly Motivated
Desirable
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team roles.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
Communication
Essential
- Tact and Diplomacy
- Empathy and Sensitive
- Ability to use own initiative
- Able to Communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
Other
Essential
- Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
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
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).
