Community Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Part Time Health Care Assistant to join their community nursing team in Farnborough. This role involves working 30 hours per week, providing nursing care to patients in their homes. The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Healthcare Assistant and possess strong communication skills. Access to a vehicle is required for travel. The position offers flexibility in working patterns and a commitment to patient care excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Development opportunities

Cost-effective patient care training

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant with ward or Intermediate care service experience.
• Able to demonstrate initiative in patient care.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide and deliver care to patients within their homes.
• Undertake clinical procedures such as wound care and observations.
• Advise patients on managing care in between visits.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Initiative

Ability to manage workload

Education

Grade C/Level 4 or above in English and Mathematics

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 2 and 3

Job description

We have an opportunity to recruit Part Time Health Care Assistant (HCA) into our community nursing teams.

The post would be to work 30 hours per week.

The community nursing team provides nursing care to patients in their homes who require our services.

The ideal candidate will already be working as a Healthcare Assistant with experience of working on a ward or in an Intermediate care service.

You will be required to be hard working, motivated and have excellent communication skills.

You will be able to demonstrate that you use your initiative and have a keen interest in working with this group of patients.

Access to a vehicle for travel to and from patients homes is necessary when on duty. Mileage is claimable via the Trust expenses system.

We have a variety of shifts throughout the 7 day service that you may be required to work alongside the occasional night shift.

Visits to the team pre-interview are welcomed.

Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake clinical procedures, as delegated by senior staff, such as wound care, wound assessments, pressure area care, venepuncture including capillary INRs, catheter care and observations, for which he/she is accountable for.
• Additionally you will be given training for all nursing care tasks delegated by the senior nurse.
• Provide clinical support / personal support for patients with complex needs, under the direction of senior staff.
• Advise carers and/or patients how to manage care in between visits, and promote health education on an individual basis as directed by senior staff.
• To keep up to date with statutory and mandatory training requirements.
• Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care.
• Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care.
• Work with the multi-disciplinary team/ICT, to promote integrated and seamless pathways of care.
• Contribute to the ICT achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery.
• Help develop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives to improve existing patient services.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Job responsibilities

• To provide support and deliver care to patients within their own home, under the clinical guidance of trained clinicians supported by Trust policies and procedures.
• Undertake all aspects of a community HCA role which will include, once training has been undertaken by the post holder:
  • Catheter insertion, bladder maintenance, teaching catheter care.
  • Venepuncture, urgent and routine requests along with INR Capillary testing.
  • Wound care, this includes surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, leg ulcers management.
  • Observations, including NEWS2
• Participate in Frimley Excellence programme or changes to practice.
• There may be some administrative tasks delegated to the post holder alongside this clinical role.
• Work as part of a team, facing the future and being committed to excellence.

For further information please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship:Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:

• The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI
• The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)
• The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level)

These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.

Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.

Special Requirements

• Current (UK/EU) Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work use.

Experience

• Previous experience in similar roles, working in hospital.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload.
• Care Certificate
• Previous experience in similar roles in residential care setting, GP surgery.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate
• Grade C/Level 4 or above in English and Mathematics
• NVQ Level 2 and 3

Mobile working & Computer experience

• Able to use a computer and software
• Has some experience of using digital technology

Values and Behaviours

• We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust, available at: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/about-us/our-values/

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Farnborough Centre for Health - Community Nursing Team

£26,240 to £27,928 a yearPer annum, pro rata incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

151-VG141-D

Job locations

Farnborough Centre for Health - Community Nursing Team