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Health Care Assistant
Would you be interested in a career within the NHS as a Health Care Assistant in the community? Are you passionate about providing a patient centered support service and want to deliver excellent and compassionate care to people over the age of 18 that live in Bedfordshire?
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic person who has excellent communication, IT literate and problem solving skills alongside a passion for patient centered care.
if previously applied do not reapply.
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Main duties of the job
You will be part of a MDT team in which you will receive clinical and managerial support, which is also part of a wider MDT team that is aligned to social care professionals in reflection of the NHS 10 year plan.
You will be responsible for delivering quality care to a designated caseload of people in the place that they call home, you will be following a care plan devised by the community nursing staff who you will be working alongside. You will be asked to feedback concise information in a daily handover to ensure changing needs are met and risks escalated.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Previous applicants are kindly asked not to apply.
A full induction programme will be provided.
Location: North Bedfordshire in Bedford.
The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Community Health or Social Care setting
Desirable
- Be a team player and have excellent communication skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
Desirable
- Rehabilitation skills
- The ability to collect and collate data
- Deliver high quality care in a variety of settings some of which may be unpredictable or undesirable.
- Understand safeguarding and manage risk
Education & Qualification
Essential
- NVQ level NVQ level 2 and / or significant care experience and willing to work towards NVQ Level 32 and / or significant care experience and willing to work towards NVQ Level 3
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3
- Completed a recent Care Certificate
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent and hold
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This advert is for Health Care Assistant with East London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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