Community Health Care Assistant

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS funded by employer

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant for the Weymouth & Portland District Nursing service. You will visit patients in their homes delivering clinical care, wound care, and phlebotomy with extended skills as you gain proficiency.

Role requires DBS clearance (funded by the Trust), a valid driving license, and willingness to work Bank Holidays and some weekends. Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of community clinical work is desirable, but training will be offered.
• Must have a valid driving license and access to a car for Trust business.
• An Enhanced DBS check is required and will be funded by the Trust.
• Visa sponsorship for this role is not available; ensure right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in their own homes providing clinical care, including wound care and extended skills when proficient.
• Undertake care according to the care plan under supervision of the District Nurse Lead.
• Be able to travel to patients in care homes and homes within Weymouth & Portland area; work Bank Holidays and weekends pro rata.

Skills

Communication skills

Wound care

Driving licence

Job description

Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant vacancy for the Weymouth and Portland District Nursing service.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with good communication skills and a passion for caring for patients in their own homes.

Experience of clinical work in the community is desirable but training will be offered to the successful applicant.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will undertake our in house development program for extended skills which will involve insulin administration, administration of other injectables and catheterisation.

Our Community Health Care Assistants are required to work Bank Holidays, pro rata, and some weekends.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Under the supervision and support from the team you will be required to visit patients in their own homes providing clinical care.

Working as a Healthcare Assistant within the District Nursing Team you will visit patients in their own homes providing clinical care, including wound care, phlebotomy and extended skills once proficient.

To undertake care, following the instructions of the team leader or nominated deputy according to the needs of the patients as identified on the care plan, providing evidence based, high quality, holistic nursing care for patients in their own homes and care homes

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Access to a car with a valid driving license is essential for this role. Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sara Simpson Job title: District Nurse Lead for Weymouth & Portland Email address: [e-mail]