Healthcare Assistant Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust inSowerby inSowerby PUBLISHED
FRI 20 DEC 2024
Opportunity to make a significant difference in patients' lives by providing compassionate care in their own homes.
Flexible shift patterns that allow for a work-life balance, with out of hours shifts available.
Access to professional development and training to enhance skills, including specialized areas such as venepuncture and medication administration.
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and encourages staff feedback and participation.
Ability to work within a collaborative team environment, contributing to high-quality patient care.
Regular supervision and annual appraisals to help align personal and organisational goals.
The Healthcare Assistant role at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust involves providing care to clients in their homes and occasionally in primary health care settings under the supervision of qualified staff. The position requires working out of hours, between 18:00 and 08:00, seven days a week, at Allan House Clinic Sowerby Bridge. Candidates should possess a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle, and must demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality patient care, excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to handle stress.
Additionally, the role includes assisting with various unscheduled episodes of care, participating in regular training, and maintaining professional standards in alignment with Trust policies. Previous healthcare experience is desirable, and staff are encouraged to engage in their personal development plans in conjunction with organisational goals. The Trust values a supportive and inclusive work environment, promoting diversity and well-being among its employees.
Additionally, the role includes assisting with various unscheduled episodes of care, participating in regular training, and maintaining professional standards in alignment with Trust policies. Previous healthcare experience is desirable, and staff are encouraged to engage in their personal development plans in conjunction with organisational goals. The Trust values a supportive and inclusive work environment, promoting diversity and well-being among its employees.
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 *
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.
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 thats why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
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 organisational 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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024
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Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
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 *
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.
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 thats why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
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 organisational 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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
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