Job summary
Full or part time positions available.
We are looking for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant ideally with community nursing or caring experience to join our community nursing team, working between the hours of 8.30 am and 22.00 pm. This service is provided 7 days per week, and you will work alongside a team of experienced Nurses and Paramedics delivering care to the people of Swindon.
In this busy environment, you must be keen to learn and adapt to a changing environment as well as being expected to complete the Care Certificate training if you have not already achieved this and ideally have an NVQ level 3. You will need to be IT literate as there is an expectation to be competent in the use of an electronic patient record system following full training.
To fulfill the needs of service delivery to patients/service users and in line with our current team of clinicians, the post holder will work as part of a flexible rota over seven days a week, which will include working evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
A clean driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
This service will be transitioning to HCRG Care Group from the 1st April 2025. The successful candidate may transfer over (under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006) on the terms and conditions they are employed on. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring a smooth transition for everyone involved.
Main duties of the job
- To work within a multi-professional team.
- To provide treatment as delegated by a registered practitioner and following an appropriate by care plan.
- To keep the patient at the centre of his or her care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decisionmaking.
- To undertake the daily care and support of delegated patients.
- Deliver treatment/care within a community setting as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a registered practitioner.
- To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised patient care in accordance with policy, procedures and regulatory body's guidelines.
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure that patient receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
- To be proficient in the use of an electronic patient record system, have excellent communication and documentation skills that are clear, concise and accurate.
- To work independently within the community setting visiting patients within their own homes.
- To be aware of those patients whose health maybe deteriorating and escalate appropriately.Patient Client Care
- Responsibility for the day-to-day care of patients including monitoring.
- Support the taking of medication under the authorisation of the qualified practitioner.
- To undertake specific tasks as delegated.
Please see the attached job description for full information.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post then please contact Rebecca Wardle rebecca.wardle@nhs.net or Nikki Barnett nikki.barnett@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure that patient receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
- To be proficient in the use of an electronic patient record system, have excellent communication and documentation skills that are clear, concise and accurate.
- To work independently within the community setting visiting patients within their own homes.
- To be aware of those patients whose health maybe deteriorating and escalate appropriately.Patient Client Care
- Responsibility for the day-to-day care of patients including monitoring.
- Support the taking of medication under the authorisation of the qualified practitioner.
- To undertake specific tasks as delegated.
Please see the attached job description for full information.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post then please contact Rebecca Wardle rebecca.wardle@nhs.net or Nikki Barnett nikki.barnett@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of care certificate
- Equivalent experience together with level 2 qualification and working towards level 3
- Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to undertake).
- Level 2 functional skills in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting other workers.
- Experience of working in a community setting ideally visiting patients in their own homes
- Able to work independently under the delegation of the Registered Nurse or Paramedic
Desirable
- Experience of community working
- Experience of the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures.
- Experience or working in healthcare and ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role mode
- Good time management skills and prioritising work
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner and attitude.
- Current full driving license and use of a car during working hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of care certificate
- Equivalent experience together with level 2 qualification and working towards level 3
- Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to undertake).
- Level 2 functional skills in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting other workers.
- Experience of working in a community setting ideally visiting patients in their own homes
- Able to work independently under the delegation of the Registered Nurse or Paramedic
Desirable
- Experience of community working
- Experience of the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures.
- Experience or working in healthcare and ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role mode
- Good time management skills and prioritising work
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner and attitude.
- Current full driving license and use of a car during working hours.
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).
