About this role
Job summary
Please note that as this position is part time, this job is not eligible for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not otherwise have the right to work in the UK
The Shrewsbury South Community Nursing Team has a vacancy for a Community Healthcare Assistant (HCA).
Under the supervision and support from the team you will be required to visit patients in their own homes providing clinical care.
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with good communication skills and a passion for caring for patients in their own homes.
There is an expectation that the successful candidate will undertake our in-house development program for extended skills which will involve insulin administration, injections and wound care.
Main duties of the job
Promotes a 'can do' attitude and determination to develop and sustain a dynamic and responsive administrative and operational service within a community setting which delivers best practice. Able to implement interventions, liaising with colleagues and partners to ensure an integrated approach to the needs of the service user. To organise and deliver skilled clinical support work without direct supervision. To manage clinical risk within delegated patient caseload, referring to the supervising clinician for support and supervision.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Good general level of education (to include Maths and English) Equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3 Completion of the Care Certificate
Experience Essential
Awareness of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Knowledge of the role of the health care assistant role in context, including phlebotomy and wound care, and other clinical skills relevant to role Awareness of accountability issues e.g. confidentiality Knowledge of situations and circumstances that can impact on patient safety and demonstrate understanding of how the healthcare support worker contributes to maintaining patient safety The ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff both written and orally and demonstrate a level of English language and grammar commensurate with writing in service user case notes
Other Essential
Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
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 Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address Shrewsbury South Community Nurses
Mount McKinley, Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
SY2 6FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)