Community Healthcare Assistant - Adult Community Nursing

NHS; Lewes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a Community Healthcare Assistant to join their team in East Sussex. The role includes delivering high-quality patient care in a community setting and offers great opportunities for training and development. Ideal candidates should have NVQ level III in Health Care, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Flexible working options available, with a salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum pro rata.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Support for diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment, health, social or voluntary services.
• Basic numeracy and ability to write simple reports.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people effectively.

Responsibilities

• Undertake non-complex clinical procedures under guidance.
• Liaise with clients and team members for integrated care.
• Keep accurate records according to Trust policy.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Basic computer skills

Education

NVQ level III in Health Care or equivalent

Good standard of education

Job description

Community Healthcare Assistant - Adult Community Nursing

We are looking to recruit dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Assistant who has a passion for delivering high quality care within a community setting. They will be working within the Havens Primary Care Network (PCN) visiting patients who are registered with GP surgeries; Havens Health in Peacehaven, Chapel Street and Quayside in Newhaven.

This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for a career within healthcare, or an existing Band 3 Healthcare Assistant who wants to develop their clinical knowledge and practice within the community. Community and healthcare experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be given to develop the skills and knowledge required for this role such as insulin administration, wound care, completing observations, Catheter care and venepuncture.

*Previous applicant need not reapply*

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK

Health and Care Worker visa: If you'll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK

Main duties of the job

a) To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members e.g. venepuncture, patient specific sub-cutaneous injections, sample collection, blood pressure monitoring, medications, wound care, catheter care and other tasks according to training and competencies. To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task.

b) Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi professional Team.

c) Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided.

d) To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy.

e) To escalate and report patient progress/status on a shift by shift basis to senior team members.

f) To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs.

g) To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs.

h) To respond effectively and actively to complaints and escalate appropriately following departmental policies.

i) To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process.

j) To promote equality for all, including the maintenance of confidentiality, supporting individual customs, values and spiritual beliefs and ensuring that anti-discriminatory practices are demonstrated.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values -- Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence -- guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job responsibilities

Full details about the role and requirements are available in the attached job description and specification.

Please note that you will need to have a driver's license and have access to a car for work purposes.

A can-do attitude is a must, as is a desire to be the best and provide the highest standard of care. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to a team that is continuously striving to achieve excellence then this could be the role for you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education
• NVQ level III in Health Care or equivalent experience
• Care Certificate completed or willing to work towards

Experience

• Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
• Basic numeracy and ability to write simple reports
• Experience of working with adults and/or experience of working in community or home care services
• Basic understanding of statutory health and social services

Skills and Knowledge

• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Ability to visit patients in the community unsupervised
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, health and social care colleagues and other professionals
• Competent ability to assist in the treatments of a wide range of conditions
• Good use of reasoning skills
• Awareness of holistic patient needs
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies; Able to prioritise and plan own workload
• Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to prioritise routine work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure
• Ability to follow detailed instruction
• Ability to document efficiently and effectively
• Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies
• Awareness of National and Local agendas pertinent to the service

Other

• Car Driver and access to a car for work purposes (unless under the Equality Act for reasonable adjustments)

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.

£24,937 to £26,598 per annum pro rata