Healthcare Assistant
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Job summary
The Central North District Nursing teams are recruiting to the role of Community Healthcare Assistants.
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with good communication skills and a passion for caring for patients in their own homes.
We are a busy team working across 7 days to provide excellent care to our patients.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your applicaiton early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
Experience of clinical work in the community is desirable but training will be offered to the successful applicant. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will undertake our in-house development program for extended skills which will involve insulin administration, injections and wound care.
You will implement all aspects of direct care including personal hygiene, toileting, moving and handling to ensure patients are safely and comfortably positioned and assisting the patient to mobilise whilst maintaining the safety of both patient and staff member.
Assist with the admission and discharge of patients with due regard toorganisational policies and procedures. Escort patients to other departments or areas for treatment, investigation orrehabilitative purposes.
Observe patient's condition and behaviour reporting changes promptly andaccurately. Undertake baseline patient observations, Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximetry and Blood Glucose Monitoring with appropriate training
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
825-6641350-OPS
Job locations
North Central Community Nursing
Mount McKinley, Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury Business Park, Shrewsbury SY2 6FG
Shrewsbury
SY2 6FG
Employer details
Employer name
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
North Central Community Nursing
Mount McKinley, Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury Business Park, Shrewsbury SY2 6FG
Shrewsbury
SY2 6FG
Employer's website
https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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