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Healthcare Assistant

NHS

Croydon

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A national healthcare organization in Croydon is seeking a dedicated individual for a healthcare role focusing on evidence-based nursing care in patients' homes. Ideal candidates will have NVQ III or willingness to undertake it, experience in healthcare settings, and strong communication skills. The role offers a salary range of £29,651 to £31,312 per annum, pro rata, including additional pay.

Qualifications

  • Experience working in a healthcare setting.
  • Understanding of the HCA role.
  • Ability to work without direct supervision when in a patient's home.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care as delegated to patients in their own home.
  • Work as part of the District Nursing Service.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and other stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication skills
Compassion
Teamwork

Education

NVQ III or equivalent
Job description

The post holder will work independently under the direction and guidance of a registered nurse to provide efficient and effective evidence-based nursing care to patients in their own homes. They will work in partnership with team members, service users, general practice staff, and other agencies.

The main duties of the job include working as part of the District Nursing Service and other stakeholders to provide efficient and effective nursing care as delegated to patients in their own home.

Job Responsibilities

Please note that the post will close once a sufficient number of applications have been received. The ideal candidate should have experience working within a healthcare setting, be compassionate, and able to communicate effectively with patients.

Key Requirements:

  • Clean driving license and use of a car for work purposes
  • Experience working in a healthcare setting
  • Compassionate and effective communication skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
  • NVQ III or equivalent in a relevant area of practice or willingness to undertake
  • Awareness of own level of knowledge and competency and of when to seek guidance from senior colleagues
  • Understanding of the HCA role
Experience
  • Experience working as part of a team
  • Knowledge of providing care for people with long-term conditions and/or end-of-life care
Skills/Abilities
  • Clear verbal communication skills with patients, carers, and staff at all levels
  • Ability to work without direct supervision, e.g., when in a patient's home
Other Factors
  • Car driver with a current UK license and access to a car for work purposes

Salary: £29,651 to £31,312 per annum, pro rata, inc HCAS (Outer)

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