Band 4 HCA

Job overview

Would you be interested in a career within the Community as a Band 4  Health care Assistant, in the Mid Beds Community nursing team? Are you passionate about providing patient centered, holistic care and want to deliver excellent and compassionate care to people over the age of 18 that live in Bedfordshire? We are looking for two Band 4  to join our nursing team with the motivation to progress to an NA.   You will be contributing to the development and delivery of high quality evidence based patient care to an identified group of patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for two dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people who have excellent communication, IT literate and problem solving skills alongside a passion for patient centered care. You will work corporately within our Primary Care Team and will be supporting the Community Nurses and the wider MDT to with provide high quality care to housebound residents who live with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions. You will be a team player with a professional approach to care and act as a good role model for other members of the team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

There are two posts available based in Shefford Health Centre to deliver care to patients in Mid Beds and Steppingley Hub to deliver care to patients living in West Mid Beds.

The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues to cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.

A full induction programme will be provided.

The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational 7.5 hour shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.

Further Information: Team Leads: Laura Kirkman and Kelly Smith