Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to appoint an enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) to work within the multi-disciplinary Integrated Care Team in Chandlers Ford ICT.
We are looking for individuals who would like to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team. Do you enjoy the challenge of a wide variety of work? Could this be you?
The role of a community HCSW is to visit patients at home to provide nursing interventions under the direction of registered nursing colleagues. The focus of the role is to support admission avoidance, promote independence, and assist in the effective management of patients with long-term conditions.
The posts would suit someone interested in integrated working and wanting to achieve the best for their patients. They will work within a multi-professional team to provide individualized patient care.
We are looking for motivated individuals who are dynamic and keen to work as part of a team. The successful candidates will need to have some relevant experience, good communication skills, and the ability to work well as a team member.
In return, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust will offer training opportunities to support ongoing career development.
Applicants must have access to a vehicle for work, and possession of a full UK driving license is essential.
Hours: 37.5 hours but 30 hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To work within the multi-disciplinary Integrated Care Team that delivers community-based services to a GP Practice population, undertaking nursing tasks within agreed parameters set out by the registered practitioners.
The job will include home visiting and lone working without direct supervision.
The scope of the role will focus on supporting admission avoidance, early supported discharge, promotion of independence, and assisting in the effective management of patients with long-term conditions and older people with mental health problems.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organization, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas. We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organization that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration. Join us and be part of an organization dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Literate
* Numerate
* Relevant experience as a care assistant in a healthcare environment.
* Evidence of delivering care delegated from a range of registered professionals, in particular nursing.
* Evidence of ability to implement prescribed programmes of care for a range of conditions.
* NVQ 3 in healthcare related subject or willingness to undertake.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 a year based on full-time hours.
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