Community Healthcare Assistant - Night Service
The Community Night Service based in Stoke Mandeville Hospital is delighted to announce a new opportunity for a part-time Band 3 Community Health Care Assistant.
Holding a full and valid driver's license is essential to this role, as well as the ability to drive a trust car while supporting the nursing team to deliver care to patients in their own home. (Automatic and manual driving are required)
The ACHT reflects an integrated approach designed in response to the changing needs of the local population, with a special emphasis on the proactive vision of care for patients in the community setting. The post will involve working in the community, supporting the community nurses, and promoting independence in the patient's home environment.
Main Duties of the Job
This is an exciting and innovative service. Candidates need to be experienced Health Care Assistants. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of health professionals and informal carers. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable, being able to respond to need at short notice. In order to respond to the healthcare needs of the local population, the service covers a 7 days a week rota, which includes weekends, bank holidays, and the possibility of the occasional night duty. Ideally, the candidate should hold an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Job Responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* English and Maths Qualification. Either; GCSE A-C, Functional Skills Level 2, or GCSE 4 +
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR Diploma in Health and Support Level 3 OR Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3)
Experience
* Previous caring experience in a health or social care environment
* Awareness of the needs of older people
* Awareness of the needs of people with long-term conditions
* Previous NHS/Social care/Voluntary organization experience
* Understanding of Integrated Team
Skills & Knowledge
* Has a valid UK driver's license for manual and automatic cars
* Is confident working out of hours/night shift working
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
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Part-time
Reference Number
434-CR6325080-A
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