Job summary
The post holder, under supervision and direction of the Community Nurse will carry out delegated tasks involving direct patient care. You will be part of a community nursing team providing a patient focused service committed to deliver high quality care using a multi-disciplinary approach.
The West Essex community team is part of the wider Uttlesford & West Essex Integrated Care System supporting Out of Hospital Care for West Essex Residents. The post holder will be working as part of the Primary Care Aligned Team (PACT) supporting the Saffron Walden and the surrounding areas, Primary Care Networks with a focus on prevention of admissions and facilitating hospital discharges.
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If you have been successful at the interview stage, but do not have enough experience for this role, you may be offered a position as a Band 2 Heath Care Assistant Apprentice. As part of the Band 2 HCA role you will be enrolled onto the Apprenticeship scheme, providing you with the opportunity to earn as you learn. This role enables you to gain valuable experience on the wards/community settings whilst working towards gaining your Care Certificate and naturally progressing into the guaranteed Band 3 HCA role.
Main duties of the job
Healthcare Assistant
We are seeking enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant with excellent communication skills, compassion and empathy to join the Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust NHS family and work as part of the North Uttlesford Integrated Service, working within the Community Nursing Team.
The team supports West Essex Primary Care Networks across Uttlesford . Your role as part of the team will be integral in supporting the local population for those who have complex needs and long term conditions.
You will be visiting people in their own homes to enhance the delivery of patient care and to provide efficient and effective service.
This is an exciting role, with the opportunity to make a real difference to people and a chance to develop your career.
Essex Partnership University Trust (EPUT) promotes a flexible working culture, whilst also recognising our fantastic workforce through excellent career prospects and a commitment to your continuing professional development.
You will be expected to work without supervision for all or most of the hours on duty and will need to be working flexible over 5 days to cover the commissioned hours for the team, 7am until 11pm, including evenings and bank holidays.
Possession of a valid UK driving license and use of a car for work purposes is essential.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
o Season Ticket Loans
o NHS discounts for staff
o Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
o Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
o The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
o Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
o Day One Flexible Employer
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL
Clinical/Professional Duties:
To carry out delegated nursing duties as set out in the patients care plan initiated by the Community Nurse.
This will include but not restricted to:
Blood Sugar Monitoring
Urinalysis
Baseline Observations
Venepuncture
Catheter care, colostomy care
Continence assessments
Dressing changes this may include suture and staple removal
To only undertake tasks the post holder feels competent to perform as directed by the Community Nurse.
To work unsupervised, using own initiative as required.
To be adaptable and confident to deal with unexpected situations.
To prioritise workload.
To act in a professional and confident way at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL
Clinical/Professional Duties:
To carry out delegated nursing duties as set out in the patients care plan initiated by the Community Nurse.
This will include but not restricted to:
Blood Sugar Monitoring
Urinalysis
Baseline Observations
Venepuncture
Catheter care, colostomy care
Continence assessments
Dressing changes this may include suture and staple removal
To only undertake tasks the post holder feels competent to perform as directed by the Community Nurse.
To work unsupervised, using own initiative as required.
To be adaptable and confident to deal with unexpected situations.
To prioritise workload.
To act in a professional and confident way at all times.
Person Specification
Education/Qulifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- NVQ Level 3 or willingness to undertake within 1 year
- Care Certificate or undertake within 6 months
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of manual handling and risk assessment
- Basic wound care
- Knowledge of Based Health Care issues
Desirable
- Palliative and terminal care
Skills/Experience
Essential
- 1 year recent experience of working in a caring environment either hospital or community setting
- Experience of working in a team
- Ability to identify and inform senior nurses of changes in patient's condition
- Ability to work independently, prioritize workload and use initiative
Desirable
- Experience of delivering health promotion topics
- Experience of working with patients with Chronic Diseases
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.
Person Specification
Education/Qulifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- NVQ Level 3 or willingness to undertake within 1 year
- Care Certificate or undertake within 6 months
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of manual handling and risk assessment
- Basic wound care
- Knowledge of Based Health Care issues
Desirable
- Palliative and terminal care
Skills/Experience
Essential
- 1 year recent experience of working in a caring environment either hospital or community setting
- Experience of working in a team
- Ability to identify and inform senior nurses of changes in patient's condition
- Ability to work independently, prioritize workload and use initiative
Desirable
- Experience of delivering health promotion topics
- Experience of working with patients with Chronic Diseases
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Saffron Walden Community Hospital
Kingfisher Unit
Saffron Walden
CB11 3HY
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
