An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to work within the East Lancashire District Nursing Service.
The role involves working autonomously with the support of the wider team to deliver planned care. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate good problem-solving skills, adaptability, and resilience at interview. Training and development support will be provided with a dedicated mentor and competency framework in place to ensure that the post holder is secure and confident in their role.
Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service. This is a 7-day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
The Health Care Assistant will work as a member of the District Nurse Service and assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of health care to patients within a variety of settings. The post holder will be expected to be involved with phlebotomy.
Main Duties:
1. Continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and report to a registered practitioner.
2. Provide assistance within unscheduled care services and contribute to the delivery and evaluation of care and interventions.
3. Carry out all interventions competently and to a high standard as delegated by the registered practitioners in line with own scope of practice.
4. Take responsibility for maintaining and developing own clinical competence within the workplace.
Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle is essential.
Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high-quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships, and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.
The District Nursing Service provides a supportive environment and offers staff many professional development opportunities.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also find out more information by visiting our Trust website www.elht.nhs.uk and by watching the videos within the below link:
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