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We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our Dorking District Nursing Team. As an essential member of our team, you will support nurses in delivering high-quality care to patients in their own homes, helping to promote independence and improve health outcomes.
What We Offer
* A supportive and friendly team environment.
* Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
* NHS benefits package.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Conduct home visits to support patients with their care needs.
* Assist in specialist care activities such as wound care, Doppler assessments, phlebotomy, and bladder screening under supervision.
* Perform diagnostic tests as requested by District Nurses, Community Matrons, or GPs, including chronic disease monitoring and repeat testing for residential home patients.
* Carry out delegated clinical interventions, ensuring best practice and patient safety at all times.
Team Working
* Work collaboratively within the district nursing team, following established procedures and care standards.
* Support clerical and administrative tasks as required to ensure efficient service delivery.
* Maintain regular communication with senior team members and escalate relevant concerns appropriately.
Administration And Clerical Duties
* Maintain accurate, timely, and clear patient records in accordance with Surrey Downs Health and Care guidelines.
* Manage telephone enquiries, take messages, and liaise with appropriate team members.
* Ensure adequate supplies of documentation and stationery for clinical and administrative use.
* Record and manage data entry, including mileage logs and annual leave records in staff databases.
Health Promotion
* Assist in assessing patient care needs and implementing individualised care plans in line with professional standards.
* Support, educate, and inform patients, families, and carers to enhance understanding and participation in care.
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Zoe Warren Job title: Band 7 Team lead Email address: zoe.warren6@nhs.net Telephone number: 01372 735724.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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