Health Care Assistant

Job overview

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.

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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.

A full induction programme will be provided.

Location: North Bedfordshire, 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. Part time posts would be considered.