Job summary
We have an opportunity to recruit a Health Care Assistant (HCA) into our community nursing teams. This is full time and part time of 30hrs per week.
The community nursing team provides nursing care to patients in their homes who require our services.
The ideal candidate will already be working within a Healthcare Assistant role with experience of working on a ward or in an Intermediate care service.
You will be required to be hard working, motivated and have excellent communication skills.
You will be able to demonstrate that you use your initiative and have a keen interest in working with this group of patients.
Access to a vehicle for travel to and from patients homes is necessary when on duty. Mileage is claimable via the Trust expenses system.
We have a variety of shifts throughout the 7 day service that you maybe required to work alongside the occasional night shift.
Visits to the team pre interview are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake clinical procedures, as delegated by senior staff, such as wound care, wound assessments, pressure area care, venepuncture including capillary INRs, catheter care and observations, for which he/she is accountable for.
- Additionally you will be given training for all nursing care tasks delegated by the senior nurse.
- Provide clinical support / personal support for patients with complex needs, under the direction of senior staff.
- Advise carers and/or patients how to manage care in between visits, and promote health education on an individual basis as directed by senior staff.
- To keep up to date with statutory and mandatory training requirements.
- Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care.
- Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care.
- Work with the multi-disciplinary team/ICT, to promote integrated and seamless pathways of care.
- Contribute to the ICT achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery.
- Help develop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives to improve existing patient services.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide support and deliver care to patients within their own home, under the clinical guidance of trained clinicians supported by Trust policies and procedures.
- Undertake all aspects of a community HCA role which will include, once training has been undertaken by the post holder:
- Catheter insertion, bladder maintenance, teaching catheter care.
- Venepuncture, urgent and routine requests along with INR Capillary testing.
- Wound care, this includes surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, leg ulcers management.
- Observations, including NEWS2
- Participate in Frimley Excellence programme or changes to practice.
- There may be some administrative tasks delegated to the post holder alongside this clinical role.
- Work as part of a team, facing the future and being committed to excellence.
For further information please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship:Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:
- The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI
- The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)
- The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level)
These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide support and deliver care to patients within their own home, under the clinical guidance of trained clinicians supported by Trust policies and procedures.
- Undertake all aspects of a community HCA role which will include, once training has been undertaken by the post holder:
- Catheter insertion, bladder maintenance, teaching catheter care.
- Venepuncture, urgent and routine requests along with INR Capillary testing.
- Wound care, this includes surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, leg ulcers management.
- Observations, including NEWS2
- Participate in Frimley Excellence programme or changes to practice.
- There may be some administrative tasks delegated to the post holder alongside this clinical role.
- Work as part of a team, facing the future and being committed to excellence.
For further information please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship:Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:
- The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI
- The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)
- The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level)
These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Current (UK/EU) Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work use.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in similar roles, working in hospital.
- Ability to manage and prioritize workload.
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Previous experience in similar roles in residential care setting, GP surgery.
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
- Grade C/Level 4 or above in English and Mathematics
Desirable
Mobile working & Computer experience
Essential
- Able to use a computer and software
Desirable
- Has some expereince of using digital technology
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust, available at: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/about-us/our-values/
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Current (UK/EU) Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work use.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in similar roles, working in hospital.
- Ability to manage and prioritize workload.
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Previous experience in similar roles in residential care setting, GP surgery.
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
- Grade C/Level 4 or above in English and Mathematics
Desirable
Mobile working & Computer experience
Essential
- Able to use a computer and software
Desirable
- Has some expereince of using digital technology
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust, available at: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/about-us/our-values/
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Farnborough Centre for Health - Community Nursing Team
Apollo Rise
Farnborough
GU14 0NP
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
