Health Care Assistant

Primary Integrated Community Services Ltd; Ashfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Alternative pension scheme

Leave entitlement

Education & training

Multi-disciplinary team

Flexible work-life balance

Cycle to work

Blue Light Card

Staff events

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Primary Integrated Community Services Ltd is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our caring, professional team in Ashfield. You will support the practice nursing team to help deliver high quality, safe and effective care to our patient population.

The role emphasizes a willingness to undertake training and a demonstrated commitment to professional development within a multi-disciplinary environment across home and clinical settings.

Qualifications

• GCSE A-C/Functional skills Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care / Care Certificate or equivalent training and experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the practice nursing team to enable them to function effectively.
• Contribute to the nursing team's aim of providing high quality, safe and effective care.
• Commit to ongoing professional development.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Effective communication

Patient-focused

Education

GCSE English & Maths A-C or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care / Care Certificate

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to join our dynamic team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about providing high quality care.,

Role and Responsibilities

• To support the practice nursing team to enable them to function effectively
• To contribute to the nursing teams aim of providing high quality, safe and effective nursing care to the practice population
• GCSE grade A-C/Functional skills level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care/Care Certificate or equivalent training & experience or willingness to undertake
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development
• PICS is a GP owned organisation that provides a wide range of services in primary and community care with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of all our patients and their families. These services are provided in a range of settings including peoples own homes and GP surgeries. Our focus is on delivering all care as close to home as possible.

We pride ourselves on being caring, safe and excellent; we work to constantly improve the quality of care we provide, and we expect our staff to commit to and demonstrate these values.

Benefits

• NHS Pension 2015 Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive leave entitlement that includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, study leave allowance, and sickness provisions
• Access to education and training opportunities, depending on your role (CPPE Pharmacy, NHS England Roadmap for First Contact Practitioners, apprenticeship schemes, support professional development)
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team with support from a wide variety of professionals
• A flexible approach to a work-life balance
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• All staff events and conferences
• Staff engagement (Wellbeing Group, EDI Network, Staff Focus group)
• Free parking across many sites
• Personalised induction into the company and job role