Job summary
If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no
restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate when you
commence employment with CDDFT and be paid band 2 until completion. (we cannot
offer sponsorship for New to care applicants)
We are currently looking for motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare
assistants to join our community / District Nursing teams. The role involves
providing professional and holistic nursing care to patients in their own homes
or care setting.
We have various posts across the teams within County Durham
and Darlington at the moment, with full time and some part time positions
available.
localities covered are:
Sedgefield Ferryhill and Spennymoor
Shildon and Aycliife
Overnight District Nursing Team - Countywide
Main duties of the job
The
role involves providing holistic nursing care to patients in their own homes
and other environments such as 24 hr residential care. A wide range of nursing
skills are required for the role, including but not limited to: venepuncture,
wound care, administration of insulin, clinical investigations i.e. sample
collection, ECGs. Training and support
can be given to gain and further develop skills.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide holistic care for
patients in their own homes and other community settings, such as residential
care homes. You will be working as part
of the District Nursing team but will be expected to work alone with support
from the wider team.
You will need to travel
independently by car so a full UK driving license is required for this role.
For the Aycliffe and Shildon Team
and Ferryhill and Spennymoor Team you will be expected to work between the hrs
of 08:00am 21:00pm, we will offer various shift patterns which can be
negotiated. Independent working will be
required.
The Overnight Team you will be
expected to work night shifts, the hours of this are 21:00pm 08:00am this is
non-negotiable. You will be working
alongside a RN overnight and be expected to drive long distances due to the
areas we cover.
You will not be expected to work days and nights
and will be asked in interview which role would be your preference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide holistic care for
patients in their own homes and other community settings, such as residential
care homes. You will be working as part
of the District Nursing team but will be expected to work alone with support
from the wider team.
You will need to travel
independently by car so a full UK driving license is required for this role.
For the Aycliffe and Shildon Team
and Ferryhill and Spennymoor Team you will be expected to work between the hrs
of 08:00am 21:00pm, we will offer various shift patterns which can be
negotiated. Independent working will be
required.
The Overnight Team you will be
expected to work night shifts, the hours of this are 21:00pm 08:00am this is
non-negotiable. You will be working
alongside a RN overnight and be expected to drive long distances due to the
areas we cover.
You will not be expected to work days and nights
and will be asked in interview which role would be your preference.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Understanding of the role of HCSW.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills.
- Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership.
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Willing to take and record patient observations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change.
Desirable
- Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Understanding of the role of HCSW.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills.
- Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership.
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Willing to take and record patient observations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change.
Desirable
- Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Salters Lane
Sedgefield
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS21 3EE
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
