Home-Based Community Care Support Worker

Wye Valley Nhs Trust; Hereford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust is seeking a Band 3 Community Staff Nurse to support patients in their homes across Herefordshire and surrounding areas. You will visit patients to monitor vital observations, take blood samples, provide wound care and education, and support families in managing conditions at home.

Previous experience is valuable but training will be provided. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to help people stay independent and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions within a

Qualifications

• Experience in community nursing or care is an advantage.
• Willingness to be trained where needed.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients at home to monitor observations.
• Obtain venous blood samples.
• Provide wound care and dressings.
• Educate patients and carers on care and self-management.
• Support and work within the community nursing team.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Job description

Wye Valley NHS Trust is seeking a Band 3 Community Staff Nurse to support patients in their homes across Herefordshire and surrounding areas. You will visit patients to monitor vital observations, take blood samples, provide wound care and education, and support families in managing conditions at home.

Previous experience is valuable but training will be provided. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to help people stay independent and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions within a