Health Care Assistant - Salford inSalford inSalford PUBLISHED MON 11 NOV 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year Pa Pro Rata PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

CASELOAD END OF LIFE NHS SOCIAL WORK WEEKEND

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust r5W42TMQ

Meaningful Impact, You play a crucial role in helping patients remain independent in their own homes, providing essential support to those in need.

Diverse Patient Care, The job offers a varied caseload, allowing you to work with patients with different health and social care needs, from simple tasks to complex care.

Supportive Environment, You'll be part of a welcoming and friendly team, with full support from Team Leaders and colleagues, fostering a collaborative atmosphere.

Flexible Working Hours, Core hours of 19:00-00:00 along with options to cover weekends and bank holidays provide a level of flexibility in scheduling.

Collaboration with Professionals, You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including social workers, GPs, and allied health professionals, enhancing the quality of patient care.

Opportunity for Personal Development, The role allows you to grow your skills and training by working with patients with varied needs, contributing to your professional development.

End-of-Life Care Support, You will have the rewarding opportunity to support end-of-life patients in a compassionate manner, making a significant difference in their comfort and dignity.

The role of a Health Care Assistant in the out-of-hours district nursing service at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust involves providing essential nursing care and support to patients in their homes, including end-of-life care. The Trust prioritizes patient independence and community support, and the position requires collaboration with a dedicated community nursing team, operating from 19:00 to midnight, three evenings per week, including weekends and bank holidays.

Candidates will have the opportunity to manage a varied caseload that corresponds to their skills and training, working alongside healthcare professionals from various disciplines to ensure comprehensive patient care. The role emphasises a supportive and proactive team environment, making it ideal for those who are committed to community health and patient welfare. Note that this position does not qualify for sponsorship.

As a Community Health Care Assistant working in the out of hours district nursing service you will be integral to the care of the patients.

The Trust is focused on supporting the Community and helping patients remain independent in their own home. You will actively assist the Community Nursing Team in the provision of nursing care and support to patients and families in the community setting, including supporting end of life patients.

By joining this Trust you will be coming to work in a supportive and friendly environment, with a team that are forward thinking and proactive. They are a welcoming and friendly team.

The evening and overnight district nursing team supports patients from 19:00-08:00 across a 7 day week.

The core hours of this post are 19:00-00:00, 3 evenings per week, covering weekends and bank holidays.

You will work alongside a member of the team with full support of your Team Leader and other members of the team. Your caseload will be varied to your skills and training requirements. It will have a variety of patients with health and social care needs. This can vary from simple and complex patient care to looking after people at the end of their lives who wish to remain at home. You will work closely with the MDT (Social Workers, GP's and Allied Health Professionals) to ensure that patient care is appropriately coordinated.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship

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To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsShPm

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To work as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you will need a variety of skills and qualities to provide effective care and support to patients. Here are some essential skills and qualifications:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.

2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and providing emotional support is crucial.

3. Compassion and Empathy: Understanding the feelings and experiences of patients to provide the best possible care.

4. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role may involve lifting and moving patients, as well as being on your feet for long periods.

5. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.

6. Patience and Resilience: Caring for patients, especially those with complex needs, can be challenging, so patience is essential.

7. Attention to Detail: Noticing changes in a patient's condition and following care plans accurately.

8. Basic IT Skills: Many healthcare environments use electronic patient records, so familiarity with computers is beneficial.

9. Organizational Skills: Managing your time and priorities effectively to ensure that all patient needs are met.

10. Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations: Knowledge of infection control, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff.

11. Basic Clinical Skills: Depending on the setting, you may need skills such as taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), assisting with personal care, and understanding basic medical terminology.

Qualifications

While formal qualifications are not always required to become an HCA, some employers may prefer candidates with:

- Relevant Experience: Experience in care settings, either paid or voluntary, is highly valued.

- NVQs or Diplomas: Qualifications in Health and Social Care, such as an NVQ Level 2 or 3, can enhance your employability.

- Basic First Aid Certification: Having this certification can be beneficial.

Additional Training

Many employers offer on-the-job training, and you may also be expected to complete mandatory training courses, such as:

- Manual handling

- Health and safety

- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children

- Infection prevention and control

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