Job summary
JOB PURPOSEo 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 HCA will work in patients own homes.
o 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 HCA will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated caseload.
o The post holder will also support the unplanned care team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service. The service is provided seven days per week 8pm-8am covering the four localities across Herts Valleys.
Main duties of the job
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 or 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.
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
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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
- Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Care qualification to NVQ 3 or equivalent experience.
- GCSE English and Maths grade 9-4 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (SystmOne)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS
- Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
- An awareness of risk management.
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
- Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Desirable
- oHold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Care qualification to NVQ 3 or equivalent experience.
- GCSE English and Maths grade 9-4 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (SystmOne)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS
- Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
- An awareness of risk management.
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
- Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Desirable
- oHold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
