Health Care Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
The Community Nursing Service within North East Lincolnshire provide nursing care and support to patients, families and carers in a variety of community settings supporting patients to remain in their own homes, preventing hospital admission and facilitation of early hospital discharges.
The Community Nursing Service works closely and in partnership with Primary Care Networks, Secondary Care, Social Care, Specialist Nurses and other healthcare staff to provide a quality service tailored to meet individual needs. The service supports and assists patients to manage ill health and disability, thus allowing them to have the best possible quality of life, while maintaining dignity and respect.
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Health Care Assistant
Community Nursing
Pilgrim Primary Care Centre, Immingham
Hours: 37.5 hrs a week - you will be required to work a rota pattern which includes weekends and Bank Holidays
Salary Range 3 £23,807 fixed salary point
You will work on your own in the community, under direction of the team, to provide a range of care needs to our clients, such as wound dressings, eye care, pressure area care, venepuncture, monitoring of blood pressure, weight and blood sugar as well as palliative and terminal care. You will also provide emotional support to patients, carers and family members therefore must have an empathetic and sympathetic approach with effective communication skills. Most importantly you must be able to demonstrate your commitment to the values of Care Plus Group.
You must hold a relevant qualification, i.e. QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care. A Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy is also essential or an ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of competence. You will have accurate and proven record keeping and IT skills.
In return you will have access to further training and development with supervision and support.
You must be able to transport yourself and equipment across locations within North East Lincolnshire to deadlines and you will be required to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis showing a flexible approach to working arrangements.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Able to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis
- Flexible approach to working arrangements.
- Ability to transport self and equipment around the North East Lincolnshire area, within prescribed timescales
Experience
Essential
- Experience of implementing and evaluating care with clients
Desirable
- Experience of working with clients in a Community Setting
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent level of competence.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work on their own in the community setting
- Effective and proven computer skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
- An awareness of own competencies and willingness to seek guidance where needed
- Ability to maintain clear and accurate records both electronically and in writing, to deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with people who have a wide range of healthcare needs.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity
- Ability to deal effectively with confrontational situations
- Able to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values.
Desirable
- Knowledge of SystmOne computer system
- Able to demonstrate basic skills to others
- Knowledge of community nursing and primary care
- To have a range of clinical skills, such as, wound care, eye care, pressure area care, venepuncture, bowel/bladder care, blood pressure monitoring and blood sugar monitoring
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
Care Plus Group
Address
Pilgrim Primary Care Centre
Pelham Road
Immingham
DN40 1JW
