Community Care Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, rated Good in their most recent CQC report, provides a wide range of mental health, physical health and learning disability services across Hampshire. Based in the centre of the South Coast, Hampshire has excellent transport links, with the M3 and M27, an airport in Southampton, as well as quick and easy access to London. As the Trust operates at over 300 sites across Hampshire, there is plenty of opportunities to experience either city, country or coastal life. Staff can also benefit from the Trusts Academy of Clinical Excellence (ACE) which offers a specific focus on the professional development and career progression for registered nurses, nursing associates and AHPs.

Why might this job interest you?

This role as a Community Care Support Worker for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.

What you can add:

• Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests
• Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation
• Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
• Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
• Recognising limitations and escalating concerns.

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

• A car and valid UK driving license
• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years
• Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:-

• Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years

Qualifications

Essential

• Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Aerodrome House

Aerodrome Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO13 0GY

Employer's website

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