Home-Based Urgent Care Assistant (Palliative & Rehab)

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Aylsham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the North Urgent Community Response Team. You will provide personal care to patients at home, support those at end of life, and assist with wound care and equipment in a busy community setting.

The role emphasises collaboration with district nurses, therapists and other agencies, with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development, aiming to keep people safe at home and reduce

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering home-based care is desirable.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced community setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and support to patients in their own homes.
• Assist with wound care and use prescribed equipment safely.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists and other agencies to provide integrated care.
• Support Urgent Community Response aims to prevent hospital admissions and aid early discharge.

Job description

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the North Urgent Community Response Team. You will provide personal care to patients at home, support those at end of life, and assist with wound care and equipment in a busy community setting.

The role emphasises collaboration with district nurses, therapists and other agencies, with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development, aiming to keep people safe at home and reduce