Employer: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Cheltenham ICT - Independent Living Centre
Town: Cheltenham
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/12/2024 23:59
Community Health Care Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
We love what we do and we think you will, too!
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health, and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.
We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to work as part of the Cheltenham ICT Locality Community Nursing Team. The successful candidate will be working within the community nursing service delivering a range of clinical care for people within their own homes. The community nursing teams form an integral part of the Integrated Community Teams (ICTs) and are key to the exciting and dynamic developments underway to strengthen ICTs in delivering timely, high-intensity acute and routine patient-centred clinical interventions to support people in their own homes and prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the team you will need to have a good general standard of education with work experience in a relevant health or social care setting. NVQ level 3 in a Health or Social Care related subject or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through work experience is also required along with a proven ability to work efficiently and effectively.
Good written and oral communication skills are essential as is an ability to work without direct supervision. Additional training and development will be provided within a work-based competency framework.
You need to be able to work full time or part time over a shift system which includes early and late shifts across seven days including weekends and bank holidays. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to use for work purposes is essential.
Working for our organisation
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a Health Care Assistant/Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistants, Social Care Workers, and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in the Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics, and a Science or Health and Social Care based subject
* NVQ level 3 Care certificate
* Driving licence and use of vehicle
Length and/or Nature of Experience
* Experience of direct adult patient care in a Health/social care setting
* Relevant clinical competencies e.g., Venepuncture, catheter care, personal care
Specialist Knowledge
* Evidence of continuous personal development
* Ability to cope when dealing with conversations of a sensitive nature which may be upsetting for patients and their families
When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:
* Free car parking at many of our sites
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
* Flexible, family-friendly and agile working opportunities
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
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