Oxford Health NHS Trust

Health Care Assistant - SW District Nursing Teams - Abingdon

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Job summary

Whether you are an experienced Health Care Assistant looking for a new challenge or looking to develop your community career - this role is for you! Vacancies in Faringdon, Didcot , Abingdon and Wantage district nursing teams.

We would be delighted to offer the opportunity to join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive team delivering outstanding care within the South West district nursing teams., which consist of Abingdon, Faringdon, Wantage and Didcot. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with our colleagues across the South locality to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care delivery.

This opportunity is available to Health Care Assistants who are ready to take the next step into developing their own community career.

The post requires locality wide accessibility at times covering other bases within the area and therefore the ability to travel between sites is essential.

Main duties of the job

You will support the nursing team to deliver outstanding care, showing support to our patients and their families; helping to promote independence, dignity and positively enhancing the lives of the patients in our care.

We welcome applications from experienced Healthcare Assistants wishing to change to community nursing or for individuals who are looking for a new and rewarding career opportunity. Community experience or evidence of working in a care setting is desirable.

About us

As a team member you will receive on-going support with an excellent development programme to help you reach your full potential. We can also provide opportunities for you to progress in your career with Apprenticeships and Nursing Associate Training available.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered within people's homes.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

12 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours

Reference number

267-CH6290659

Job locations

South West Locality District Nursing Teams

Abingdon DNs Abingdon hospital

Abingdon

OX14 1AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve then we would love to hear from you.

An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care or National Care Certificate is required for this post. If this qualification is not held, successful candidates must be willing to commence this within 6 months of starting in post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve then we would love to hear from you.

An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care or National Care Certificate is required for this post. If this qualification is not held, successful candidates must be willing to commence this within 6 months of starting in post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 Diploma in health and social care

Desirable

  • NVQ units specifically related to clinical procedures and observations.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience as care worker or formal carer with adults

Desirable

  • Previous DN team experience

Expertise/competence

Essential

  • Confident working alone
  • Able to prioritise work
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Holistic approach to care.
  • Good time management skills.

Desirable

  • Wound care knowledge
  • Competence in clinical procedures and observations
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 Diploma in health and social care

Desirable

  • NVQ units specifically related to clinical procedures and observations.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience as care worker or formal carer with adults

Desirable

  • Previous DN team experience

Expertise/competence

Essential

  • Confident working alone
  • Able to prioritise work
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Holistic approach to care.
  • Good time management skills.

Desirable

  • Wound care knowledge
  • Competence in clinical procedures and observations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

South West Locality District Nursing Teams

Abingdon DNs Abingdon hospital

Abingdon

OX14 1AG


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

South West Locality District Nursing Teams

Abingdon DNs Abingdon hospital

Abingdon

OX14 1AG


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

District Nursing Locality Lead

Julie Humphries

julie.humphries@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07748703892

Details

Date posted

12 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours

Reference number

267-CH6290659

Job locations

South West Locality District Nursing Teams

Abingdon DNs Abingdon hospital

Abingdon

OX14 1AG


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