Community Health Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Health Care Assistant in Wimborne Minster. This role is pivotal in providing support within a diverse and caring workforce. As a successful candidate, you will demonstrate effective communication skills, clinical knowledge, and the ability to mentor and supervise others. The position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career while contributing to essential health services. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, this role is an excellent opportunity to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner with a degree/diploma level qualification.
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical placements and mentor junior staff.
• Communicate effectively with various organizational levels.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical knowledge

Negotiation skills

Mentoring

Assessment and therapeutic interventions

Education

Degree/Diploma in relevant field

Membership of relevant Professional Body

Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification

Job description

Community Health Care Assistant, Wimborne Minster

Client: Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group

Location: Wimborne Minster

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2614a3032c98

Job Views: 15

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities: Please read the attached job description and person specification for detailed duties and responsibilities. When completing your application, ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria by demonstrating how your experience and skills apply to this role.

As part of our vision to develop a skilled, diverse, and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare partners with The Prince’s Trust to support employment initiatives for individuals aged 16-30, including application writing and interview skills. If you or someone you know would benefit from this support, please contact us.

Note: Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible for this position.

Person Specification:

Knowledge, Skills, and Training

Essential Criteria:

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body
• Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent
• Recent professional development evidenced in an up-to-date portfolio

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential Criteria:

• Effective communication at various organizational levels, verbally and in writing, including complex and sensitive information requiring negotiation or persuasion skills
• Ability to use own initiative within the scope of authority
• Willingness to advance clinical knowledge, skills, and competence based on current evidence
• Ability to analyze and assess situations, interpret conflicting information, and determine appropriate actions from multiple options

Job Specific Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Supervised experience during clinical placements
• Ability to mentor students and supervise junior staff
• Trained or willing to train in PMVA techniques
• Knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in the practice area

Desirable Criteria:

• Recent experience in a similar role
• Experience in advanced wound care and end-of-life care

Managerial/Supervisory Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Experience demonstrating duties to junior staff