Job summary We are looking for Health Care Assistants to work in the Communityon a temporary basis, as and when required who will support the team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's mission of "Best care by the best people".You will support the clinical team in the provision of patient nursing and rehabilitation care by working alongside qualified nursing and therapy staff and will therefore be able to work as part of a team, participate in the implementation of care and rehabilitation programmes to ensure patients regain confidence in maintaining activities of daily living. Please ensure you meet the person specifications and have the relevant qualifications required for the role. The successful applicant must be flexible, Car driver, a good team worker, used to working under pressure, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other members of the MDT Please note that you must have an NHS care certificate in order to be considered for this position. This vacancy will be closed as soon as a suitable number of applicants have been received; therefore please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: To be responsible for organising and prioritising own delegated workload. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register. To plan and organise own delegated work. To give holistic care to patients in the community, such as in the patients home, health centre / clinic and residential home. To identify and report any changes in patient About us We operate a Temporary Staffing service and offer our Bank Staff excellent benefits including: Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay; Access to paid annual leave and statutory sick pay; My Trust Benefits discount scheme; Access to the NHS pension scheme; Paid mandatory training; Opportunities for locally agreed training; Flexibility of hours/location; Priority over agency staff for booking shifts; Free uniform; Opportunity to apply for permanent posts. We are committed to the delivering the best care for our patients. The successful candidate will share this commitment and demonstrate our Trust values. We are committed to continuous learning to improve patient outcomes so this means that we are also committed to the professional development of our workforce. We want to ensure you have the opportunity to grow and progress within NELFT, so take the first step on this journey by joining us now. COVID-19 Vaccination We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £13.13 an hour plus HCAS Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 395-BANK218-DEC24 Job locations Various London & Essex RM13 8GQ Job description Job responsibilities The main duties of the role are outlined fully below and in the attached job description. For more information about working on the Temporary Staffing Bank please contact the Temporary Staffing Team on 0300 300 1530. Job description Job responsibilities The main duties of the role are outlined fully below and in the attached job description. For more information about working on the Temporary Staffing Bank please contact the Temporary Staffing Team on 0300 300 1530. Person Specification Experience Essential Able to work in isolation Desirable Recent Relevant Experience in a community setting and basic level of theoretic knowledge. Skills Essential Ability to work under own direction Ability to work under pressure and with flexibility Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy NHS Care Certificate or 2nd year or above student nurse Person Specification Experience Essential Able to work in isolation Desirable Recent Relevant Experience in a community setting and basic level of theoretic knowledge. Skills Essential Ability to work under own direction Ability to work under pressure and with flexibility Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy NHS Care Certificate or 2nd year or above student nurse 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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Various London & Essex RM13 8GQ Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)