Job summary
- Main area
- Community Nursing
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 150-CP0162-WST
- Employer
- Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bognor War Memorial Hospital
- Town
- Bognor Regis
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
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Community Healthcare Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
We are looking to recruit dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Assistant who has a passion for delivering high quality care within a community setting. They will be working within the Regis Central Primary Care Network (PCN) Community Team, based in Bognor Regis.
Bognor Regis offers the opportunity to deliver treatment and care to both coastal and suburban populations. We are a well established, diverse team who pride ourselves on the compassion we show each other and our patients.
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for a career within healthcare, or an existing Band 3 Healthcare Assistant who wants to develop their clinical knowledge and practice within the community. Community and healthcare experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be given to develop the skills and knowledge required for this role such as insulin administration, wound care, completing observations, Catheter care and venepuncture.
Regis Central PCN is based in the community hospital and offers free parking on site.
Main duties of the job
a)To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members e.g. venepuncture, patient specific sub-cutaneous injections, sample collection, blood pressure monitoring, medications, wound care, Catheter care and other tasks according to training and competencies. To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task.
b) Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi professional Team.
c) Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided.
d) To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy.
e) To escalate and report patient progress/ status on a shift by shift basis to
senior team members
f) To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs.
g) To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs
h) To respond effectively and actively to complaints and escalate appropriately following departmental policies.
i) To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process.
j) To promote equality for all, including the maintenance of confidentiality,
supporting individual customs, values and spiritual beliefs and ensuring that
anti discriminatory practices are demonstrated
Working for our organisation
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full details about the role and requirements are available in the attached job description and specification.
Please note that you will need to have a drivers license and have access to a car for work purposes.
A “can do” attitude is a must, as is a desire to be the best and provide the highest standard of care. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to a team that is continuously striving to achieve excellence then this could be the role for you.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of education
- Care Certificate completed or willing to work towards
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level III in Health Care or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
- Basic numeracy and ability to write simple reports
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with adults and/or experience of working in community or home care services.
- Basic understanding of statutory health and social services.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as an effective member of a team.
- Ability to deal with a wide range of people, including clients, carers, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.
- Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies Able to prioritise and plan own workload.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to document efficiently and effectively
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
- Awareness of National and Local agendas pertinent to the service.
Other
Essential criteria
- Car Driver and access to a car for work purposes
- A good understanding of the what the role entails and the expectations associated with being a community HCA
Desirable criteria
- Evident passion for working in the community and delivering high quality care
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jolene Taylor-Smith
- Job title
- Operational Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07768921535
- Additional information
For an informal chat about the role please email [email protected] for more information.
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