Community Healthcare Assistant - Adult Community Nursing

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant who is passionate about delivering high-quality care within a community setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join Horsham PCN community Nursing team , supporting patients in their own homes and local community.

This position is ideal for:

• Individuals seeking to start a career in healthcare.
• Existing Band 3 Healthcare Assistants who wish to develop their clinical knowledge and practice within a community environment.

Community or healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will gain skills in:

• Insulin administration
• Wound care
• Clinical observations
• Catheter care
• Venepuncture

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK

Health and Care Worker visa: If you’ll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK

Main duties of the job

a)To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members e.g. venepuncture, patient specific sub-cutaneous injections, sample collection, blood pressure monitoring, medications, wound care, catheter care and other tasks according to training and competencies. To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task.

b) Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi Professional Team.

c) Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided.

d) To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy.

e) To escalate and report patient progress/ status on a shift by shift basis to senior team members

f) To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs.

g) To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs

h) To respond effectively and actively to complaints and escalate appropriately following departmental policies.

i) To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process.

j) To promote equality for all, including the maintenance of confidentiality, supporting individual customs, values and spiritual beliefs and ensuring that anti discriminatory practices are demonstrated

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full details about the role and requirements are available in the attached job description and specification.

Please note that you will need to have a drivers license and have access to a car for work purposes.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.