About this role
Job summary Are you looking for a varied role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy meeting interesting people from different walks of life on a daily basis? If so, then why not join us as a Neighbourhood Clinical Assistant! We are recruiting Clinical Assistants to join our Neighbourhood Teams for Middleton and Morley in the South of Leeds.
The Neighbourhood Teams run between 8am to 8pm every day with various shift patterns. We understand that people have busy lives, and we offer flexible work opportunities where possible. This is an exciting role that incorporates many different aspects of patient care delivered to a wide range of patients. We will support you with a fully tailored induction programme and will encourage and facilitate on-going development, including the opportunity to develop and learn skills from team members from a variety of professions.
For further enquiries please contact Shona Womersley Tel: 07903 505216 or Gracie Quin Tel: 07590 449468
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job
You will work in a multidisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, and self-management facilitators, providing care to patients in their own home.
You will need to assess and respond to the changing needs of the patient, working within your own limits and seeking support from the wider clinical team where appropriate.
You will provide patients with clinical support for example administering medications, undertaking wound care and carrying out observations.
Please note this role does require a full driving licence and use of your own vehicle which is essential to this job role.
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
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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 Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS10 4HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)