Health Care Assistant

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Health Care Assistant to work alongside a diverse team providing nursing care to patients in their homes. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a full UK driving licence. This position offers opportunities for training and development, supporting staff in their growth towards advanced nursing roles.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Full valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
• Commitment to teamwork in providing nursing/health care services.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to patients in their own homes.
• Assist the Hospital at Home team with blood sampling.
• Maintain records and documentation related to patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Caring attitude

Job description

Overview

As a Health Care Assistant, you will work alongside our diverse team comprising nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and technical instructors. We provide evidence-based nursing care to patients in their own homes. Our service operates 8am – 10pm, 365 days a year. We offer flexible working patterns and are happy to consider full or part-time applicants. We support staff through training and development, including time for training, university attendance and placements. Based in Welwyn and Hatfield Integrated Community Team, this role offers opportunities to progress, for example toward Nursing Associate training and Registered Nurse top-up with the support of Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds. If we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.

Word versions of documents are available on request to allow for adaptations (e.g., font, colour, background, Read Aloud).

Responsibilities

• To work within a team that provides an assessment and care service to patients with nursing/health needs.
• To visit patients in their own homes and provide appropriate care and support as defined in the Care Plan. This includes aspects of personal care, hygiene, uncomplicated nursing procedures, exercise, activity and treatment programmes prescribed by therapists.
• The aim is to rehabilitate and maximise the patient’s potential and, where appropriate, to support the carer.
• To support the Hospital at Home team with blood sampling.
• To support and enable patients in a range of activities to promote independent living and to monitor their well-being.
• To undertake administration and clerical tasks associated with the care process, including record keeping and use of computer.

Team and Development

The Welwyn and Hatfield Integrated Community Team has an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join us. The post holder must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate collaborative working. Are you a caring person who enjoys helping people improve their health? Do you want to work in a dynamic team that encourages staff to flourish and reach their potential?

Requirements

• Full valid UK driving licence and access to a car to use for work purposes.
• Commitment to working within a team that provides assessment and care services to patients with nursing/health needs.

We are an award-winning Integrated Care team and are dedicated to delivering high-quality nursing care and supporting staff development. The Trust’s vision is to provide outstanding services and healthier communities.