Job Summary
We are looking for a Nursing Healthcare Assistant to support our Nursing team based in Northampton.
As a Nursing Healthcare Assistant, you will possess a can-do, positive, and forward-thinking attitude to undertake this valuable and rewarding role. You will be supporting the Nursing team to provide outstanding care to clients within the learning disability services based within the Community Team for People with a Learning Disability (CTPLD).
Although this post is based from our Northampton office, there is a requirement that you would be able to travel across the county when required for meetings & training. It is essential you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Main Duties of the Job
All of our staff members must be compassionate, flexible, and creative in their approach, working alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and our volunteers and students to provide quality and effective care for our clients. You will work under the direction and support of the qualified nursing team.
Our team aims to enhance, optimise, and promote a positive quality of life for people with a Learning Disability in Northamptonshire.
About Us
CTPLD is a supportive, dynamic, and energetic staff group who are passionate about the care of those with a learning disability.
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work, or in schools.
Date Posted
26 February 2025
Pay Scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
270-TF866-MH
Job Locations
Northamptonshire Healthcare, Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD)
Newland House
Northampton
NN1 3EB
Job Description
Responsibilities
* For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Knowledge And Experience
Essential
* Good level of basic education (e.g. GCSE or equivalent) in English and Maths.
* Experience of learning disability/community working.
* Care Certificate or equivalent i.e. Diploma in Health and Social Care (post 2013).
* Holder of UK driving licence with access to car for work purposes.
Desirable
* Experience of working as part of a team.
* Experience of working in a healthcare/social care/educational setting.
* Knowledge or experience of Easy read/Accessible information.
Behaviours and Values
Essential
* Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem solving.
* Personal resilience and ability to deal with distressing and emotional circumstances or situations including verbal/physical aggression.
Desirable
* Empathetic, including listening to and considering the ideas and opinions of others; responding with sensitivity to the needs of others.
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 Details
Employer Name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Northamptonshire Healthcare, Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD)
Newland House
Northampton
NN1 3EB
Employer's Website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr