Job summary
Health Care Assistant
Would you be interested in a career within the NHS as a Health Care Assistant in the community? Are you passionate about providing a patient centered support service and want to deliver excellent and compassionate care to people over the age of 18 that live in Bedfordshire?
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic person who has excellent communication, IT literate and problem solving skills alongside a passion for patient centered care.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a MDT team in which you will receive clinical and managerial support, which is also part of a wider MDT team that is aligned to social care professionals in reflection of the NHS 10 year plan.
The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues to cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.
A full induction programme will be provided.
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
* NVQ level 2 and / or significant care experience and willing to work towards NVQ Level 3
Desirable
* NVQ Level 3
* Completed a recent Care Certificate
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Literate in IT/Computer Skills
* Good communication skills both verbal and written
Desirable
* Rehabilitation skills
Other
Essential
* Be able to manoeuvre patients safely, as required.
* Current driving licence
* Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.
Experience
Essential
* Working in a Community Health or Social Care setting
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name: East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Twinwoods Resource Centre, Milton Road, Bedford, MK416AT
Employer's website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/
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