Community Health Care Assistant: Home Visits & Wound Care

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust in Bournemouth is seeking a Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant to support district nursing teams by visiting patients in their own homes and providing clinical care including wound care and phlebotomy. The role involves extended skills training and potential secondment for current NHS staff.

The job requires good communication and a willingness to develop, with DBS checks and a valid driving license essential for travel across the Bournemouth

Qualifications

• Experience of clinical work in the community is desirable but training will be offered.
• Trust Band 3 Extended Skills programme and Care Certificate may be required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in their own homes providing clinical care, including wound care and extended skills as proficient.
• Provide evidence-based, high-quality holistic nursing care following care plans.

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust in Bournemouth is seeking a Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant to support district nursing teams by visiting patients in their own homes and providing clinical care including wound care and phlebotomy. The role involves extended skills training and potential secondment for current NHS staff.

The job requires good communication and a willingness to develop, with DBS checks and a valid driving license essential for travel across the Bournemouth