Healthcare Assistant

Croydon Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the Out of Hours community service on a 10-hour-per-week basis. You will support patients at home under a registered nurse's guidance, and participate in district nursing activities across Croydon.

A valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work are required. This role offers a chance to contribute to transforming community services in Croydon and to develop nursing skills in a varied setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ III or equivalent in relevant area of practice.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must have clear legible handwriting.

Responsibilities

• Work independently under the direction of a registered nurse to provide nursing care in patients' homes.
• Collaborate with team members, service users and general practice staff.
• Deliver efficient care as part of the District Nursing Service and other stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Driving licence

Education

NVQ III or equivalent

Job description

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

Job overview

Healthcare Assistant-Band 3 Out of Hours service

10 hours a week

All candidates must have a clean driving license and use of a car for work purposes.

We are Transforming Adult Community Services in Croydon. Do you have the skills to be part of this exciting transformation?

In Croydon, Health and Social care providers and commissioners have formed the Croydon Alliance Board with the aim of providing a whole system transformation that will deliver the outcomes our over 65's have specified that they want.

The Outcome- Based Commissioning programme is a radically different approach to funding and delivery of services designed to deliver outcomes local people want whilst getting best value from the Health and Social care sectors. This includes the provision of well-coordinated care and support to promote independence in the most appropriate setting.

We require a Healthcare Assistant to work within the Community Nursing Service to provide efficient and effective nursing care to patients in their own homes.

All candidates must have a clean driving license and use of a car for work purposes. Once recruited staff can take advantage of our child care facilities.

Interview - TBC

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work independently under the direction and guidance of a registered nurse in order 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.

To work 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.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

Person specification

Education And Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ III or equivalent in relevant area of practice or willingness to undertake.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must have clear legible handwriting.

Desirable criteria

• Recent experience working as a health care assistant within Community Nursing Service or Primary Care.

Knowledge And Understanding

Essential criteria

• Must have knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety responsibilities.
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality in relation to work activities
• Understanding the HCA role.

Desirable criteria

• Recent experience working as a health care assistant within Community Nursing Service or Primary Care.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working as part of a team

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate clear verbal communication skills with patients, carers and staff at all levels
• Must be able to demonstrate clear verbal communication skills with patients, carers and staff at all levels

Desirable criteria

• Recent experience working as a health care assistant within Community Nursing Service or Primary Care.

Other Factors

Essential criteria

• Car driver with a current UK licence and access to a car for work purposes where required

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.