Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health provider in Gravesend seeks a Healthcare Assistant to deliver nursing care in patients' homes. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with a UK driving license. Benefits include a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Group pension

Free tea, coffee, and milk

Discounts and cashback membership

Access to wages as earned

Support for mental and physical wellbeing

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organization skills required.
• Confidence in IT systems necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing nursing care within patients' homes.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Implement evidence-based nursing care.

Skills

Communication

Organization

IT Systems

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

You will be based at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesham, as part of our community nursing team who provide care to people in their own homes or within a clinic setting.

We empower our staff to work autonomously and flexibly by providing state-of-the-art tablets, enabling them to check in from home, write notes on the go, and avoid being confined to an office, fostering a true community work environment.

As this is a community-based role, you will need a UK driving licence and access to a car.

Main duties of the job

Within this role, you will:

• Assist in providing nursing care as delegated by the Senior Sister/Team Sister within patients' homes.
• Maintain knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to deliver a quality, responsive service that adapts to patients' changing needs.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the team as delegated by the Senior Sister/Team Sister.
• Undertake technical aspects of nursing care, such as dressings and glucose monitoring, following appropriate training and competence assessment.
• Implement evidence-based nursing care within patients' homes.
• Work independently, planning and organising tasks and home visits as delegated by the nurse in charge.
• Maintain accurate and legible patient records in line with professional and organisational standards, including electronic (CIS) and paper records.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to improve services focusing on experience, efficiency, and outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children's community health services, primary care including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Supporting communities across England, we help over half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide facilities, adjustments, and solutions to promote inclusivity.

Roles may close earlier if filled quickly, so apply promptly. For more about HCRG Care Group, visit our website.

Job responsibilities

This role offers an opportunity to utilize your NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification/experience. Strong communication, organisation skills, and a flexible approach will help you deliver positive patient experiences throughout their healthcare journey.

You must be able to travel across the area promptly, so a UK driving licence and access to a car are required. Confidence in IT systems and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) are also necessary.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll be part of our valued team based at Gravesham Community Hospital.

Benefits include:

• A salary of £23,875 with a group pension
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base
• Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts and cashback
• Access to wages as you earn them for emergencies
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing, including resources and counselling
• Opportunities for professional development and career pathways
• An inclusive culture encouraging ideas to improve service delivery, supported by innovation funding

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975), requiring disclosure of any criminal convictions.