Community Healthcare Assistant - Thame ACHT Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Thame; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to join their Adult Community Health Care Team. This role involves providing essential support to patients in their homes, ensuring they receive high-quality care while promoting independence. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strong background in patient care. The team emphasizes an integrated approach to healthcare, fostering a supportive environment for both staff and patients. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to community health and well-being, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in need.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Opportunities

Generous Annual Leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Access to NHS Discount Schemes

Health and Wellbeing Services

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting patients in their own homes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care alongside nurses in the community setting.
• Support community nurses in delivering nursing interventions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Thame Adult Community Health Care Team (ACHT) has an exciting job opportunity for a Health Care Assistant post.

As a member of the Adult Community Healthcare Team, the post holder will be providing care alongside nurses and nursing associates within the district nursing team. The overall aims of the Adult Community Healthcare Team are to avoid inappropriate admission into the acute service, facilitate timely discharge into the community, and enable individuals to be cared in their home environment.

The post holder will be appropriately trained and supervised in various skills to work independently supporting the District nursing service. The post will involve working in the community, supporting the community nurses in providing nursing care interventions, and promoting independence in the patient’s home environment.

This is an exciting and innovative service. Candidates should be experienced carers and be able to demonstrate having experience or knowledge of supporting patients in their own homes. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of health professionals and informal carers. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable, being able to respond to need at short notice.

In order to respond to the healthcare needs of the local population, the service covers a 7 days a week rota which therefore includes weekends and bank holidays. Ideally, the candidate will have experience and must hold a NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.

The ACHT reflects an integrated approach that has been designed in response to the changing needs from the local population, with a special emphasis being placed on the proactive vision of care for patients in the community setting. Our teams are supportive and nurture an open learning environment to equip and develop individuals to provide high standards of care.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

1. As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
2. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
3. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

1. We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
2. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
3. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
4. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

1. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
2. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
3. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

This advert closes on Sunday 27 Apr 2025.