Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for an individual who would like to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team. Do you enjoy the challenge of a wide variety of work? Could this be you?

You'll be working in the large, state-of-the-art, Lymington Hospital situated in the heart of the New Forest - an area of outstanding natural beauty. Our current vacancies are with our Outpatient team at Lymington, Hythe, and Romsey. Fuel allowance is available for travel further than our main Lymington site. We are also able to offer work on our Medical Day unit to maximise your working experience. We can also offer continuing professional development. The posts would suit someone interested in integrated working and wanting to achieve the best for their patients. They will work within a multi -professional team to provide individualised patient care.

The benefits of working with us include a dedicated practice development team, on-site library, a cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers, free eye health checks, fast track access to musculoskeletal services and iTalk services and access to counselling, financial, legal and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme Workplace Options.

Our aim is to provide high quality, safe services which improve the health, wellbeing and independence of the people we care for. We deliver these services to our community so you will feel a real sense of achievement and that your work makes a difference to local people's lives.

Main duties of the job

To proactively support the provisions of high standards of nursing care, to carry out assigned tasks within agreed parameters. To perform diagnostic tests and assist in clinics. To participate effectively as a member of the nursing team. To work across 3 sites Lymington, Hythe and Romsey where a petrol allowance is claimable from main work site. The service is expanding which will lead to new opportunities and future career progression. The service will eventually expand to cover evenings and weekends, this will be on a rota basis.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-SW-7303

Job locations

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 8QD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant health care experience

Experience

Essential

Work without direct supervision.
Practical experience in health care setting.
Work across 3 sites, Lymington, Hythe and Romsey
Demonstrate effective communication skills, written and verbal.
Competent in the use of IT systems.
Organisational skills -- ability to manage variable work patterns.
Awareness of varying needs of patients with acute medical needs, and rehabilitation needs
Able to effect and support change.
Ability to develop effective and supportive working relationship with colleagues
Competent in the use of equipment/Skills.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
Ability to problem solve and recognise own limitations.
IT literate.
Understanding of Health and Safety and relevant NHS policies and procedures.
Understand and comply with Trusts and service standards, policies, protocols and guidelines.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Applicants must have access to a vehicle for work and possession of a full UK driving license is essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant health care experience

Experience

Essential

Work without direct supervision.
Practical experience in health care setting.
Work across 3 sites, Lymington, Hythe and Romsey
Demonstrate effective communication skills, written and verbal.
Competent in the use of IT systems.
Organisational skills -- ability to manage variable work patterns.
Awareness of varying needs of patients with acute medical needs, and rehabilitation needs
Able to effect and support change.
Ability to develop effective and supportive working relationship with colleagues
Competent in the use of equipment/Skills.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
Ability to problem solve and recognise own limitations.
IT literate.
Understanding of Health and Safety and relevant NHS policies and procedures.
Understand and comply with Trusts and service standards, policies, protocols and guidelines.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Applicants must have access to a vehicle for work and possession of a full UK driving license is essential.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 8QD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 8QD

Employer's website

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