Job summary
Are you looking for a supportive team and the opportunity to develop new skills? This is an exciting time to join the Twilight Community Nursing service in West Herts. We are developing new community pathways which will support the delivery of more care in people's homes, and to enable us to do this we have a range of new learning and development opportunities available through the CLCH Academy.
We are looking for a part-time healthcare assistant with a genuine interest in continuing to develop skills in this field. You must be able to work flexibly according to service needs and have excellent organisational, time management and communication skills.
We are looking for staff to work from 4pm to 8pm
You will be based at one of x4 sites within the Herts Valley area: Watford (BRE), Hertsmere (Potters Bar Community Hospital), St Albans and Harpenden (Harpenden Memorial Hospital) and Hemel Hempstead (The Forum, Marlowes)
Do get in touch with Jacinth Morrison Locality Manager on jacinth.morrison@nhs.net or alternatively on 0208 1025884 if you would like to arrange an informal visit and meet the team.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role
*Previous applicants need not apply
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 HCA will work in patient/carers own homes as well as visiting patients in residential homes.
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.
The post holder will also support the Community Nursing Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service. The service is provided seven days per week 4pm-8pm covering the four localities across Herts Valleys.
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 refer to job description, person specification and CLCH trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification and CLCH trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) OR
- A recognised equivalent course in health and/or social care validated by the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) or a Level 3 or higher course in a health and/or social care subject from a Higher Education Institute OR
- A formal academic qualification in any subject from a college or university of Level 3 or above PLUS two years care delivery in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- GCSE grade 9 - 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
- Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available)
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook ) with experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT systems and business applications used in the office environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a customer service role
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality and management of sensitive records
- An awareness of risk management.
- Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Able to deliver and monitor prescribed care plans
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and lone work
Desirable
- Previous experience of working on an electronic record system
- Able to understand and promote enablement strategies
- Hold 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
- Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) OR
- A recognised equivalent course in health and/or social care validated by the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) or a Level 3 or higher course in a health and/or social care subject from a Higher Education Institute OR
- A formal academic qualification in any subject from a college or university of Level 3 or above PLUS two years care delivery in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- GCSE grade 9 - 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
- Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available)
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook ) with experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT systems and business applications used in the office environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a customer service role
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality and management of sensitive records
- An awareness of risk management.
- Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Able to deliver and monitor prescribed care plans
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and lone work
Desirable
- Previous experience of working on an electronic record system
- Able to understand and promote enablement strategies
- Hold 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.
