Job summary
Southern Health Foundation Trust has exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join the GOSPORT Community Care Team. The post is part time substantive. The post covers week days and working one weekend in four.
Working in the community you will be providing care to housebound patients' with complex care needs, enabling patients to receive the care they need in their own home.
This is an excellent opportunity if you are thinking of joining a community team or broadening and gaining new experiences. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring & motivated professional with excellent clinical & communication skills, who has the ability to work autonomously, supporting the team lead to manage the case load and staff development.
Excellent training offered around clinical skills and in time can lead to further education and obtaining a Nursing Degree, if desired.
The post holders must have relevant experience in health care and demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude to learning the skills required to fulfill the role.
You will be joining a leading organisation that is both forward thinking and innovative. Southern Health Foundation Trust is committed to improving the quality of community health services across Hampshire and takes pride in rewarding the success of its staff.
Access to a vehicle and possession of a full driving license is essential.
Further enquiries please call: Joanne Aspinall 07768639911
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have responsibility for participating in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of the Community Care Team.
Work under supervision following written care plans and care pathways devised by the Registered Nurse.
Follow prescribed care plans and treatment protocols.
Follow HPCT Policies and Procedures.
Has knowledge and skills to carry out prescribed tasks and will report to Registered Nurse any variances.
Delegated responsibility for Patient Support Teams admin
About us
Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.
With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.
We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.
The transformation will happen in stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.
Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. NVQ2 in Health care or equivalent or willingness to commit to training.
2. Current Driving Licence