Job summary
- Main area
- Community
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: 1 x part time post 12 hours
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-COM2377-F
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Allan House Health Centre
- Town
- Sowerby Bridge
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/03/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 28/03/2025
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
To work under the guidance and supervision of qualified members of staff to meet the needs of the clients in their own home. The job may also occasionally require the provision of care of clients in some other primary health care setting. Calderdale provides a 24 hours district nursing service and the job entails supporting this service.
The post is for an out of hours healthcare assistant working between the hours of 18:00 - 08:00 (depending on shifts) 7 days a week, based at Allan House Clinic Sowerby Bridge.
*A valid UK driving licence is essential for the post with access to your own vehicle *
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be a motivated and passionate about high quality patient care have excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible and have an ability to work under pressure. Assist in the delivery of unscheduled, unpredictable episodes of care on a regular basis, with appropriate use of initiative.
Be willing to undertaken any additional training appropriate for this role, to enable effective delivery of care of the client group.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.
It is essential that the candidate is confident , resilient and has a caring nature.
Working for our organisation
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) provides a supportive and inclusive workplace, staffs health and well-being is extremely important to us and we provide a range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
Our vision is to provide one culture of care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Able to create a professional nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation whilst reflecting organisational strategy and values.
Willing to develop new skills and participate in training in line with service
development e.g. venepuncture, administration of defined medicines, enteral feeding.
Has an understanding and knowledge of community care procedure and practice (basic observations, catheter care, monitoring of blood sugar/blood pressure etc)
Participate, through appraisal, in matching organizational aims with personal objectives and supporting staff within their own area of responsibility to do the same.
Managing Information:
Use appropriate information to make timely and effective decisions in relation to the community nursing team.
Contribute to the development of information systems.
Obtains transmits and stores information relating to the delivery of care services (this may involve auditing)
Participate in the use of information and technology including inputting data on the computer system enabling other members of the team to use.
Provide information in a form that meets the understanding of the receiver at all levels.
Use of oral, written and computerized information that facilitates continuity of patient care throughout the 24-hour period.
Completes documentation in accordance with Trust’s policies and procedures
Managing Self:
Participate in regular supervision.
Attend all mandatory training.
Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential criteria
- English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
- Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate issued by an employer
- Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
Desirable criteria
- Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Healthcare Support
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months)
- Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post
- Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession
- Understand the importance of record keeping
- Literacy Skills
- IT skills
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act
Desirable criteria
- Experience of record keeping
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Able to use own initiative
- Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
- Good communication Skills
Desirable criteria
- Plan delegated workload
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Abigail Crowther
- Job title
- District Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07342074147
- Additional information
Please note my working hours are spilt between days, evenings and nights.
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