Central London Community Health Trust

Healthcare Assistant B3

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Job summary

We are looking for exceptional Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join us in our West London Community Nursing Day Service. The service is run from 8.00am to 4.30pm including weekends. You will be working in one of the District Nursing team which covers Kensington and Chelsea and North Westminster area.

You should hold NVQ level 3 in health and social care and have a minimum of 12 months acute or community experience. If you are a motivated team player and want to excel in delivering exceptional holistic healthcare to a diverse patient group in their own home, we want to hear from you.Previous experience of working in the NHS is essential, community experience is desirable but training will be given. Car driving is not required as we walk to visit our patients.

As a Health Care assistant, you will be directly involved in facilitating and shaping self-care for patients with long term conditions in order to help keep them as well as possible in their own homes. We are committed in offering you access to learning and development to ensure your continuous professional development.

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional.

The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The CSW will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated caseload.

The post holder will also support the Community Nursing/Rehab Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service.

The post holder will be responsible for:

Clinical
Communication
Health, Safety and Security
Service Improvement and Quality
Personal and People Development
General

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

09 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-10686

Job locations

Health @ The Stowe

District Nurse Team 1 260 Harrow Road

London

W2 5ES

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to the on-going assessment of a patient by completing the appropriate paperwork for allocated patients, recording and reporting all clinical and behavioural information to the nurse/therapist for action and planning purposes.
To undertake, and report back on delegated clinical activities that have previously been signed competent. Eg: vital signs, routine urinalysis, glucose monitoring, gait/mobility training, falls prevention awareness groups, increasing independence through activities of daily living.
To enable patients/carers to make most effective use of resources within the service by ensuring they receive up-to-date information sheets, responding to any questions constructively
To pass onto/seek assistance from other colleagues, promptly, any questions that you are unable to resolve.
To liaise and refer patients to the MDT team as appropriate in accordance with local procedures.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to the on-going assessment of a patient by completing the appropriate paperwork for allocated patients, recording and reporting all clinical and behavioural information to the nurse/therapist for action and planning purposes.
To undertake, and report back on delegated clinical activities that have previously been signed competent. Eg: vital signs, routine urinalysis, glucose monitoring, gait/mobility training, falls prevention awareness groups, increasing independence through activities of daily living.
To enable patients/carers to make most effective use of resources within the service by ensuring they receive up-to-date information sheets, responding to any questions constructively
To pass onto/seek assistance from other colleagues, promptly, any questions that you are unable to resolve.
To liaise and refer patients to the MDT team as appropriate in accordance with local procedures.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or A recognised equivalent course
Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths ECDL certificate
Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or A recognised equivalent course
Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths ECDL certificate
Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Health @ The Stowe

District Nurse Team 1 260 Harrow Road

London

W2 5ES

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Health @ The Stowe

District Nurse Team 1 260 Harrow Road

London

W2 5ES

Employer's website

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