Community Support Worker
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Job summary
Care closer to home is becoming integral to the future of the NHS and the Community Health Services (CHS) is at the forefront of this exciting journey. Working with our systems partners in creating collaborative ways to improve physical health care services, activities, and interventions in local communities, which need the needs of our patients in the places they call home.
An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker to join Retford & Villages Community Nursing Team who provide a high standard of care to patients in Retford and the surrounding area's.
Main duties of the job
Do you want to work in the Community ?
Do you want to be part of an Integrated Care Team providing high quality care to patients in the Retford area?
If so please apply as we have a vacancy for a Band 3 Community Support Worker.
You will work under the direction of qualified District and Community Nurses to be part of a team to deliver nursing interventions to people in their own homes and Residential Homes.
The roles require individuals to have good communication skills to ensure close working relationships with acute care services, Community care teams, General Practitioners, Social Care teams and other multidisciplinary teams.
We will provide you with a structured induction and training period to ensure you have the opportunity to develop new skills and competence.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Details
Date posted
17 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
186-899-24-GH
Job locations
Retford Hospital
North Road
Retford
DN22 7XF
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Retford Hospital
North Road
Retford
DN22 7XF
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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