Healthcare Assistant

Central London Community Health Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in London is seeking a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to deliver patient care under supervision. Ideal candidates will have NVQ level 3 in health and social care, with a passion for holistic care. This role involves working in various settings, promoting patient independence, and maintaining service quality. Flexible working options and training support are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months acute or community experience.
• Full, valid UK driving licence necessary.
• Experience working in the NHS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and specific care to patients under supervision.
• Support the Community Nursing Team to maintain quality service.
• Promote optimum independence and individualised client care.

Skills

Team player

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Overview

We are looking for exceptional Band 3 Health Care Assistants who are looking to progress to Apprenticeship Nursing Associate or a qualified Band 4 Apprentice Nursing Associate to join us in our Brent Community Nursing Twilight and Night Service. The service is run from 4.00pm to midnight and from midnight to 8:30 am including weekends and Bank Holidays. This is a fixed post position with the possibility of the post becoming permanent in Brent at the end of this contract.

Responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional. The HCA will work in a variety of settings including community centres, clinics and patient/carers own homes. The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The HCA will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated caseload. The post holder will also support the Community Nursing Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service. Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Qualifications

You should hold NVQ level 3 in health and social care and have a minimum of 12 months acute or community experience. If you are a motivated team player and want to excel in delivering exceptional holistic healthcare to a diverse patient group in their own home, we want to hear from you. Previous experience of working in the NHS is essential, community experience is desirable but training will be given. Car driving is required. As a Health Care assistant, you will be directly involved in facilitating and Shaping self-care for patients with long term conditions in order to help keep them as well as possible in their own homes. We are committed in offering you access to learning and development to ensure your continuous professional development. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship will not be provided for this post as it is not eligible.

Benefits

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours! We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role


• Car lease scheme T&C's apply


• Flexible working options


• Annual travel card loan


• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits