Healthcare Assistant

Job Summary

To work under the guidance and supervision of qualified members of staff to meet the needs of the clients in their own home. The job may also occasionally require the provision of care of clients in some other primary health care setting. Calderdale provides a 24 hours district nursing service and the job entails supporting this service.

The post is for a healthcare assistant working 7 days a week, based with the Stainland district nursing team as part of the hub 3 district nursing locality.

The vacancy is a fixed term 12 month contract to cover existing maternity leave.

• A valid UK driving licence is essential for the post with access to your own vehicle.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must be motivated and passionate about high quality patient care, have excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible, and have an ability to work under pressure. Assist in the delivery of unscheduled, unpredictable episodes of care on a regular basis, with appropriate use of initiative.

Be willing to undertake any additional training appropriate for this role, to enable effective delivery of care of the client group.

Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.

It is essential that the candidate is confident, resilient, and has a caring nature.

About Us

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) provides a supportive and inclusive workplace. Staff health and well-being is extremely important to us, and we provide a range of opportunities for personal and professional development.

Our vision is to provide one culture of care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co-create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce, that's why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

Date posted: 17 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 372-COM2488

Job locations: Stainland District nursing team, Ainley Industrial estate, Elland, HX5 9JP

Job Description

Job responsibilities:

• Able to create a professional nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts, and innovation whilst reflecting organisational strategy and values.
• Willing to develop new skills and participate in training in line with service development e.g. venepuncture, administration of defined medicines, enteral feeding.
• Has an understanding and knowledge of community care procedure and practice (basic observations, catheter care, monitoring of blood sugar/blood pressure etc).
• Participate, through appraisal, in matching organizational aims with personal objectives and supporting staff within their own area of responsibility to do the same.
• Use appropriate information to make timely and effective decisions in relation to the community nursing team.
• Contribute to the development of information systems.
• Obtain, transmit, and store information relating to the delivery of care services (this may involve auditing).
• Participate in the use of information and technology including inputting data on the computer system enabling other members of the team to use.
• Provide information in a form that meets the understanding of the receiver at all levels.
• Complete documentation in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Managing Self:

• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing, and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
• Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications / Training:

• English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application.
• Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate issued by an employer.
• Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role.
• Moving and Handling.
• Infection Control.
• Customer Care.
• Competent / able to evidence the completion of Health Care Assistant core competencies.

Desirable:

• Competent in venepuncture, cannulation, and simple wound dressings.
• Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Healthcare Support or equivalent experience.

Essential Knowledge, Experience & Expertise:

• Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months).
• Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession.
• Understand the importance of record keeping.
• Literacy Skills.
• IT skills.

Desirable:

• Experience of record keeping.
• Experience in undertaking point of care testing.
• Experience in application of basic dressing techniques.

Essential Communication and Relationships:

• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Able to use own initiative.
• Aware of own limitations/level of competence.
• Good communication Skills.
• Access to transport to undertake multiple visits to patient's place of residence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Stainland District nursing team, Ainley Industrial estate, Elland, HX5 9JP
Employer's website: https://www.cht.nhs.uk