Flexible Community Healthcare Assistant — Home Visit Care

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust; North Walsham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a Community Healthcare Assistant to join our community nursing team in the North Norfolk area. You will deliver care to patients in their homes, care homes or clinics, according to assessed plans.

Responsibilities include basic observations, insulin administration support, wound care and pressure ulcer risk assessment, with a focus on teamwork and flexible scheduling to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• This role requires a can-do attitude and flexibility to deliver community care.
• Organisation of daily work and prioritisation for patient needs is essential.
• Training programmes are in place to support skills development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic observations such as BP, oxygen saturation and glucose monitoring.
• Assist with insulin administration for diabetic patients.
• Provide basic wound care including dressings and assessment.
• Provide pressure-relief equipment and perform risk assessments.

Skills

Basic observations

Insulin administration support

Wound care

Pressure ulcer risk assessment

Teamwork

Job description

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a Community Healthcare Assistant to join our community nursing team in the North Norfolk area. You will deliver care to patients in their homes, care homes or clinics, according to assessed plans.

Responsibilities include basic observations, insulin administration support, wound care and pressure ulcer risk assessment, with a focus on teamwork and flexible scheduling to meet patient needs.