Community Healthcare Assistant

HCRG Care Group; Camberley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

My Reward Hub

Accessible wages as earned

Wellbeing support

Career development

Open culture

Professional development in community

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking an experienced Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant to deliver compassionate nursing care in patients' homes and residential settings. You will work under registered nurses, supporting a range of delegated clinical activities and developing community nursing skills.

A seven-day service requires flexibility, and a driving licence with access to a car is essential. You will collaborate with District Nurses and Senior Nurses, maintain patient records, and participate in

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent qualification is required.
• Experience in health or social care is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently within a team-based clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes and care settings.
• Carry out delegated clinical activities per training and care plans.
• Support wound care, wound dressings, blood glucose monitoring, and continence care.
• Perform phlebotomy following training and competency assessment.
• Observe patients and report changes to the nurse in charge.
• Organise and prioritise delegated visits for patient needs.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including electronic records.
• Collaborate with District Nurses and Senior Nurses and other team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Electronic patient records

Job description

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for an opportunity to develop your clinical skills while making a real difference to patients within the community? We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant to join our Community Nursing service. You’ll work directly with patients in their own homes and residential care settings, delivering nursing care delegated by our registered nursing team. It’s a varied and rewarding role where you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with patients and carers while developing a broad range of community healthcare skills. Depending on your training and competencies, your work may include phlebotomy, wound care and dressings, blood glucose monitoring, continence support and other delegated clinical interventions. You’ll be trusted to organise and manage your delegated visits, working independently in the community while remaining supported by experienced District Nurses and Senior Nurses. You’ll also play an important role in observing patients, recognising changes in their condition and ensuring concerns are communicated promptly to the appropriate clinician. If you enjoy working with people, value variety and want a role where you can see the impact of the care you provide, this could be an excellent next step in your healthcare career. This role requires flexibility to work across a seven-day service. A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day are essential for this community-based role.

Package Description

You’ll work closely with District Nurses, Senior Nurses and other healthcare professionals, helping patients receive safe, compassionate and personalised care while supporting them to remain as independent as possible within the community.

You will feel valued within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases such as grocery shopping, as well as cashback and voucher offers
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face-to-face support with your mental and physical wellbeing, from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post-trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to share ideas and contribute to improving the way we deliver care
• The opportunity to develop your community nursing skills through training, supervision and ongoing professional development

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients within their own homes and residential care settings
• Carry out delegated clinical activities in line with your training, competencies and agreed care plans
• Support patients with wound care and dressings, blood glucose monitoring, continence care and other appropriate clinical interventions
• Undertake phlebotomy following appropriate training and competency assessment
• Observe patients and identify changes in their condition, reporting concerns promptly to the appropriate nurse
• Organise and prioritise your delegated visits according to patient needs
• Work independently in the community while recognising when advice or additional clinical support is required
• Maintain accurate, clear and timely patient records, including electronic patient records
• Provide compassionate support and communicate effectively with patients, carers and families
• Work collaboratively with District Nurses, Senior Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to patient safety by recognising and reporting incidents, risks or concerns appropriately
• Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, training, appraisals and ongoing professional development
• Support the induction and orientation of new colleagues and students where appropriate
• Assist with administrative and clerical activities required to support the effective running of the service
• Help ensure equipment and resources are maintained and used effectively
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a compassionate, reliable and proactive Healthcare Assistant who enjoys working directly with patients and appreciates the variety and independence that comes with community-based care. You’ll need to be confident working on your own during delegated visits while also understanding that you’re part of a wider clinical team and knowing when something needs to be escalated.

• NVQ Level 2 in Care or an equivalent relevant qualification
• Previous experience working within health or social care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to communicate with patients and carers in a compassionate, respectful and reassuring way
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Good organisation and prioritisation skills
• Confidence using IT systems and electronic patient records
• The ability to recognise changes in a patient’s needs or condition and communicate these appropriately
• A willingness to undertake training and develop your clinical competencies
• The flexibility to work across a seven-day service
• An interest in developing your career within community nursing