Community Rehabilitation Assistant

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Dorchester is seeking a Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant to provide clinical care in patients' homes. This role offers full-time hours with flexibility for part-time options. Ideal candidates should have communication skills and a passion for patient care, though training will be provided for inexperienced applicants.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS check covered by the Trust

Qualifications

• Experience of clinical work in the community is desirable.
• Good communication skills and a passion for caring for patients.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in their homes providing clinical care.
• Support the multidisciplinary team to prevent hospital admissions.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Job description

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Are you a caring individual looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? A new opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant Role within the Frailty hospital at home and older persons services.

Under the supervision and support from the team you will be required to visit patients in their own homes providing clinical care. You will have an active role within the multidisciplinary team in helping to prevent hospital admissions and support patients to remain at home safely.

This is a full-time post, but we would be flexible in considering part-time hours of no less than 22.5hrs for the right candidate.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with good communication skills and a passion for caring for patients in their own homes.

Experience of clinical work in the community is desirable but training will be offered to the successful applicant.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will undertake our in-house development program for extended skills which will involve clinical observations, phlebotomy and ECG recording.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Access to a car with a valid driving license is essential for this role. Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chantelle Bonnor-Moris Job title: Older Persons Service Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0105 216692

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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