Community Healthcare Assistant - Thame ACHT
Job Description
Job summary
Thame Adult Community Health Care Team (ACHT) has an exciting job opportunity for a Health Care Assistant post.
As a member of the Adult Community Healthcare Team, the post holder will be providing care alongside nurses and nursing associates within the district nursing team.The overall aims of the Adult Community Healthcare Team are to avoid inappropriate admission into the acute service, facilitate timely discharge into the community, and enable individuals to be cared in their home environment.
The post holder will be appropriately trained and supervised in various skills to work independently supporting the District nursing service
Main duties of the job
The post will involve working in the community, supporting the community nurses in providing nursing care interventions, and promoting independence in the patient's home environment.This is an exciting and innovative service. Candidates to be experienced carers and be able to demonstrate having experience or knowledge of supporting patients in their own homes. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of health professionals and informal carers. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable, being able to respond to need at short notice.In order to respond to the healthcare needs of the local population, the services covers a 7 days a week rota which therefore includes weekends and bank holidays.Ideally the candidate will have experience and must hold a NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
The ACHT reflects an integrated approach that has been designed in response to the changing needs from the local population, with a special emphasis being placed on the proactive vision of care for patients in the community setting.
Our teams are supportive and nurture an open learning environment to equip and develop individuals to provide high standards of care.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
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Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us? Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- English and Maths Qualification. Either; GCSE A-C, Functional Skills Level 2, or GCSE 4 +
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR Diploma in Health and Support Level 3 OR Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good listening and writing skills
- IT skills
- Team Player and approachable
Desirable
- Physically able to perform tasks whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safely
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous caring experience of working in health or social care environment
- Awareness of the needs of older people
Desirable
- Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions
- Previous NHS/Social care /Voluntary organisation experience
- Understanding of Integrated Team
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Valid and current driving license and car to be able to travel to locations throughout locality
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
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Thame ACHT
The Annex East street
Thame
OX9 3JT
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
