Healthcare Assistant

Central London Community Health Trust; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider based in London is seeking Band 3 Health Care Assistants, with opportunities for progression to an Apprenticeship Nursing Associate. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 3 in health and social care and have relevant experience. The role involves providing care in community settings and offers training and support for professional development. Competitive salary from £29,651 to £31,312 per annum.

Benefits

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold NVQ level 3 in health and social care.
• Minimum of 12 months acute or community experience.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and specific care to patients under supervision.
• Facilitate self-care for patients with long term conditions.
• Support Community Nursing Team to maintain service quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of health care settings

Communication

Risk management awareness

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3)

GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

NHS patient information database (Emis)

Job description

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.

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

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under theguidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional. The HCA will work in a variety ofsettings 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 byundertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice.

The HCA will promote optimumindependence 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)

About us

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
• 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

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
• Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course
• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
• ECDL certificate
• Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available)

Experience

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the NHS patient information database (Emis)

Skills and Knowledge

• An awareness of risk management.
• To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust
• Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
• Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
• Knowledge of NHS
• Knowledge of local health needs strategies.

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.

£29,651 to £31,312 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS