Health Care Assistant inHull inHull PUBLISHED FRI 18 OCT 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa/pr PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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City Health Care Partnership CIC rJ4rLqho

City Health Care Partnership CIC in Hull is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join their Specialist Nursing teams, specifically within the Home Oxygen Service and Heart Failure service. The role involves working across Hull and East Riding, supporting Specialist nurses in delivering care and conducting patient assessments primarily through home visits. Candidates should be eager to learn new skills and will receive extensive support from the nursing team, contributing significantly to patient safety and care effectiveness.

The position requires flexibility in working hours to meet service demands, and the successful applicant will actively engage with both localities. Interested individuals are encouraged to reach out for more information or to arrange an informal visit to discuss the role further.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a position with the Specialist Nursing teams. The role requires to work across Specialist nursing teams including the Home Oxygen Service and Heart Failure service within Hull and East Riding. We are looking for a Health Care Assistant, who is keen to learn new skills and support the Specialist nurses in the delivery of care and assessments to patients within their service.

This role covers both Hull and East Riding and there shall be an expectation to work within both localities. This is an exciting new position whereby working weeks will be set out and you shall work alongside Specialist nurses in the Home oxygen service and Heart Failure team.

Hours of duty are to meet service needs, and majority of the role shall be home visit based supporting patients and ensuring safety and safe effective care is provided. Within the role you shall gain new skills, and become a key member of the team, with extensive support from the Specialist Nurses you shall be working alongside.

If you would like to find more out about this role or wish to arrange an informal visit, then please contact Karen Garrod (Respiratory Nurse/Clinical Team Lead) on , email or Tracey Felllowes (Heart Failure Nurse Specialist/ Clinical Team Lead) or email

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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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Health Care Assistant inHull inHull PUBLISHED FRI 18 OCT 2024

City Health Care Partnership CIC rJ4rLqho

About us Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

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Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.