Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to work in the community. The post holder will support the District Nurse in delivering an efficient and high quality nursing service using evidence based practice to a wide range of patients within the locality.
We are looking to recruit a Health Care Assistants to work in the Eastbourne Hailsham & Seaford localities.
You will be required to work flexibly which will include weekends, evenings and bank holidays.
Interview dates TBC.
Main duties of the job
This is a community post and therefore you must be able to travel throughout the locality, in a timely manner, carrying equipment/staff with you. You must have access to a car and hold a current driving license. You will also be expected to support students as part of their basic training and colleagues as part of their ongoing professional development.
The post holder will need to attend a period of induction and training before commencing in the role.
East Sussex Health Care are committed to providing a high-quality, safe and sustainable service which is fit for the future and able to reflect changing patient needs within our local community.
Service reconfiguration and additional investment has enabled:
- The development of new roles with extended skills and scope of practice
- Development of a seven-day service
- Enhanced career progression opportunities
- Trainee Nursing Associate training pathway
Community care in East Sussex is now based around Primary Care Network (PCN) teams. These provide integrated multi-disciplinary services, supporting individualised patient care and the needs of the local population
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Level 2 Health & Social Care Related Qualification, e.g. NVQ, Level 2 Diploma, Level 2 Apprenticeship
- GCSE Maths & English Grade A-C, or Equivalent
- Willingness to undertake Care Certificate
Desirable
- Level 3 Health & Social Care Related Qualification, e.g. 'A' Levels, NVQ, Level 3 Diploma, Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
- Evidence of additional training relevant to role.
Experience
Desirable
- Three months (within the last two years) experience of working in NHS
- 6 Months experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Practitioner with direct supervision and support
- Basic IT Skills
- Ability to provide basic written reports following care giving episode/event
- Ability to use basic physiological recording equipment and accurately record findings
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate Care and Compassion and Commitment to/for patients and carers
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Level 2 Health & Social Care Related Qualification, e.g. NVQ, Level 2 Diploma, Level 2 Apprenticeship
- GCSE Maths & English Grade A-C, or Equivalent
- Willingness to undertake Care Certificate
Desirable
- Level 3 Health & Social Care Related Qualification, e.g. 'A' Levels, NVQ, Level 3 Diploma, Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
- Evidence of additional training relevant to role.
Experience
Desirable
- Three months (within the last two years) experience of working in NHS
- 6 Months experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Practitioner with direct supervision and support
- Basic IT Skills
- Ability to provide basic written reports following care giving episode/event
- Ability to use basic physiological recording equipment and accurately record findings
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate Care and Compassion and Commitment to/for patients and carers
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).
