Overnight Healthcare Assistant

Sussexcommunity; Chichester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community trust seeks a dynamic Healthcare Assistant for the Coastal Overnight Nursing Service in Chichester. You will provide urgent nursing care within the community, supporting patients in their homes and maintaining high standards of care. This flexible role offers shifts of 9 hours, with opportunities for a variety of working patterns and enhanced rates of pay.

Benefits

Access to NHS staff benefits

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Training and development opportunities

Support for staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Community Health Care.
• Experience in managing patients in their own homes.
• Driving license and own car.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care to patients in their homes.
• Document patient care accurately and maintain records.
• Support registered nurses in delivering high standards of care.

Skills

Palliative Care

Diabetes Care

Basic Clinical Assessment

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Are you looking for a flexible role which fits in with family commitments

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Healthcare Assistant to join the Coastal Overnight Nursing Service, covering Urgent Community Nursing Care across West Sussex. You would be based in Chichester.

This post is for 9 hour shifts 2300hrs to 08:00hrs covering seven days a week. We are offering an opportunity to work two to three or four nights per week (18- 36 hrs).

All hours are paid at enhanced rates & in addition, you will have access to a variety of Trust staff benefits.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our award-winning Overnight Nursing Team based on the coast. You will be part of the teams working to respond to urgent nursing care needs of patients in their own homes, supporting admission avoidance and preferred place of care.

• Working alongside the registered nurse in providing urgent care to patients requiring care in the Community, including care of End of Life patients, those with catheter related problems & any other Urgent care needs.
• Undertaking basic assessment of the patient ensuring accurate documentation and undertaking observations where appropriate. Able to demonstrate basic clinical assessment and convey any concerns to the Nurse
• Maintain accurate written and electronic patient records using System One
• Access and follow Trust Policies and Procedures as required

Skills in a variety of clinical areas such as palliative care and diabetes care would be an advantage, but full training can be given if required. We value the enthusiasm you bring .

You must be a car driver with access to your own car, and be prepared to drive across the geographical area. A good sense of humour is essential.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Why work for us?

Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing supportVariety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the countySupportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement optionsExcellent training and development opportunitiesResearch opportunitiesCost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and BrightonThriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networksLevel 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplacesVeteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coastAccess to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a highly experienced, confident, healthcare Assistant with some experience within the Community & the necessary skills in managing patients in their own homes.

Supports the Community Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring the maintenance of high standards of nursing care.

As a wider team, we cross cover with our other overnight teams based in Arundel, Lancing and Crawley to ensure we provide the shortest possible wait for our patients.

Maintains the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues at all times

Supports the Service in maintaining accurate documentation including the registering of patients on SystmOne and recording completed visits.Responsible for monitoring, maintaining and requesting ordering of stock items.

Ensures that all equipment is kept in a safe condition and is ready for use when required, and that faulty equipment is reported and/or replaced as necessary.

Supports others in the application of local standards, policies and philosophies which further the philosophy of patient centred, individual and evidence based care for all patients.

Is aware of legislation and responsibilities under the Health & Safety at work act. Maintains a safe environment with regard to Risk Management policies and procedures. Is aware of and follows policies and procedures with regard to patients, themselves, other members of staff, equipment and the general public.

To report personal sickness and absence appropriately.Participates in Supervision and Performance Development Review processes.

To undertake training and professional development as required, complete own Mandatory training and identify own development needs to keep updated as needed and maintain clinical and professional credibility

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Care experience
• Care Certificate

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in a Community Health Care setting or equivalent
• Evidence of independent working in an urgent care setting in the Community

Other

• Driving license and own car. Confident driving at night.
• Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service

Clinical skills

• Experience of catheter care, wound care.
• Experience of communicating with distressed patients and families.

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.