Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Community HCA

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Job summary

The Community Health Care assistant must be able to work automatously and as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Bridging service to provide a seamless service & highquality care to patients. The Community Health Care assistant is expected to undertakecare to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of an appropriate RegisteredHealth Care Professional, working within the Trust's policies and procedures. To visit patients within their own home in the community, working to care plans, protocols and polices, whilst reflecting individual choice and maximising patients' independence and quality of life.

It is expected that the Health Care Assistant will continue to develop their own capabilities and knowledge of clinical tasks in line with the Trust's career pathway

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients
  • To provide planned advice, support and instruction to patients and where relevant their carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of their treatment plan / goals and to ensure consistent approach to care
  • To provide domiciliary care for patients where they are unable to, encourage patients to reach there optimum.
  • Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the MDT regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communications skills in accordance with the client group
  • To undertake manual handling and therapeutic handling techniques with patients both single handed and as part of a team

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Details

Date posted

29 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum ( pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9224-A

Job locations

Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients
  • To provide planned advice, support and instruction to patients and where relevant their carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of their treatment plan / goals and to ensure consistent approach to care
  • To provide domiciliary care for patients where they are unable to, encourage patients to reach there optimum.
  • Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the MDT regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communications skills in accordance with the client group
  • To undertake manual handling and therapeutic handling techniques with patients both single handed and as part of a team.
  • For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients
  • To provide planned advice, support and instruction to patients and where relevant their carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of their treatment plan / goals and to ensure consistent approach to care
  • To provide domiciliary care for patients where they are unable to, encourage patients to reach there optimum.
  • Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the MDT regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communications skills in accordance with the client group
  • To undertake manual handling and therapeutic handling techniques with patients both single handed and as part of a team.
  • For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Care Certificate

Desirable

  • Previous HCA/Domiciliary Care experience

Eligiablity

Essential

  • UK Driving Licence
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Care Certificate

Desirable

  • Previous HCA/Domiciliary Care experience

Eligiablity

Essential

  • UK Driving Licence

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Clare Adam

clare.adam14@nhs.net

01268524900

Details

Date posted

29 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum ( pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9224-A

Job locations

Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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