Community HCA's

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Calow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in the United Kingdom seeks an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join the Eckington and Killamarsh Community Nursing team. The successful candidate will assess and implement patient care, support the District Nurse, and work collaboratively with Integrated Community Teams. Key qualifications include NVQ Level 3 and excellent communication skills. A flexible working arrangement may be accommodated, ensuring a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in health and social care is desirable.
• Ability to use transport within the North East Derbyshire locality.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.
• Provide high-quality care and support to the District Nurse.
• Collaborate with Integrated Community Teams.
• Carry out wound care, catheter care, and administer injections.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Compassion and respect

Education

GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

This post will involve working within a community nursing team visiting patients within their own homes. The successful applicant will:

• Assess, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in the most efficient and clinically effective way whilst maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity.
• Provide the delivery of high-quality care and actively support the District Nurse in the management of the health care environment.
• Work in close collaboration with the Integrated Community Teams.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our Eckington and Killamarsh Community Nursing team in the North East Derbyshire locality!

Previous experience of working in health and social care is desirable.

As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.

A good standard of English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent) and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) is required, along with excellent communication skills.

Access to and ability to use transport within the North East Derbyshire locality is essential.

You will work as part of a wider integrated team providing holistic care to patients in their own homes and care home settings. Community HCA's carry out a plethora of patient care including wound care, catheter care and administration of injections.

Phone call enquiries welcome, informal visits can be arranged.

Our purpose

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

Our vision

"to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work"

Our values

1. To get the basics right
2. To act with compassion and respect
3. To make a difference
4. To value and develop teamwork
5. To value everyone's contribution because everyone matters

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.