30 hours a week three 10 hour shift a week 21.30-08.00
All candidates must have a clean driving license and use of a car for work purposes.
The post will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
We are Transforming Adult Community Services in Croydon. Do you have the skills to be part of this exciting transformation?
In Croydon, Health and Social care providers and commissioners have formed the Croydon Alliance Board with the aim of providing a whole system transformation that will deliver the outcomes our over 65's have specified that they want.
We require a Healthcare Assistant to work within the Community Nursing Service to provide efficient and effective nursing care to patients in their own homes. The ideal candidate should have experience working within a Health Care setting, be compassionate, and able to communicate effectively with patients.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To visit patients in their own home to provide care and interventions as delegated by a registered nurse in accordance with an individualised care plan.
2. To provide feedback to the registered nurse, colleagues and other professionals regarding the patient's health, wellbeing and changing needs.
3. To manage and prioritise delegated patients visits.
4. To be an effective member of the nursing team and work as part of the wider Primary Health Care Team.
5. To actively participate in Service Development.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals, and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon. Across the NHS, everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself, and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference, then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role. Please email for more information.
Person Specification
Education And Qualifications
* NVQ III or equivalent in relevant area of practice or willingness to undertake.
* Awareness of own level of knowledge and competency and of when to seek guidance from senior colleagues.
* Understanding the HCA role.
Experience
* Experience of working as part of a team.
* Knowledge of the provision of care for people with long-term conditions and/or end of life care.
Skills/Abilities
* Must be able to demonstrate clear verbal communication skills with patients, carers, and staff at all levels.
* Ability to work without direct supervision, e.g. when in patient's home.
Other Factors
* Car driver with a current UK licence and access to a car for work purposes.
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.
£28,622 to £30,225 a year pro rata inc of HCAS.
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