About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our Village and Repton Community Nursing Team!
Previous experience of working in health and social care isdesirable
As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.
A good standard of English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent) and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) is required, along with excellent communication skills.
You will work as part of a wider integrated team providing holistic care to patients in their own homes and care home settings.Community HCA's carry out a plethora of patient care including wound care, catheter care and administration of injections.
Phone call enquiries welcome, informal visits can be arranged.
Main duties of the job
This post will involve working within a community nursing team visiting patients within their own homes. The successful applicant will:
Assess, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in the most efficient and clinically effective way whilst maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity.
Provide the delivery of high-quality care and actively support the District Nurse in the management of the health care environment.
Work in close collaboration with the Integrated Community Teams.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training Essential
Good standard of general education including English Language & Maths GCSE at level C or above, or equivalent NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Skills and Attributes Essential
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills IT skills
Desirable
Abillity to problem solve
Other Essential
Ability to travel between care settings will be required
Experience and Knowledge Required Essential
Working in health and or social care environment Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing Understanding of the implications for, and responsibilities of the post for Risk Management and Safeguarding
Desirable
Community experience MDT or integrated team working Palliative Care Experience
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 Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address Village Surgery Medical Centre
Browning Street
Derby
DE23 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)