Community Health Care Support Worker
The closing date is 01 June 2025
Job summary
As a valued member of our community nursing team, the role will involve providing high quality care to our patients in their own homes
Work will be delegated by a registered nurse and will include all aspects of healthcare delivery that are appropriate for your scope of practice.
There is a requirement to demonstrate excellent communication skills; using these skills to engage with patients who often may exhibit complex and at times challenging behaviours and needs, to ensure the most appropriate care and support is provided.
There is an expectation that the role will adhere to local and organisational policies and procedures when undertaking your work.
Appropriate training will be provided to ensure you are proficient and competent to undertake this role.
Main duties of the job
To assist qualified staff in the provision of community-based care delivery and undertake a variety of tasks to facilitate the smooth running of the service as directed by the team and service lead.
*Undertake phlebotomy for patients in their own homes.
*Provide diabetic care to patients including blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration.
*Undertake wound and leg ulcer care
*Catheter care and re-catheterisation
*Undertake basic observations such as blood pressure measurement, record appropriately and feedback to team lead and /or GP
*Obtain and process a variety specimens appropriately
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.
Details
Date posted
12 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-MNH-8173
Job locations
Parklands House
London Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 4AP
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Parklands House
London Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 4AP
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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