You will be based in Livingstone Hospital, Dartford, North Kent, as part of our community nursing team providing care to people in their own homes or within a clinic setting.
We empower our staff to work autonomously and with flexibility by providing state-of-the-art tablets to check in from home, write notes on the go, and avoid being confined to an office, allowing you to enjoy working in your chosen community environment!
Located just off the M25, with great access points and close to Bluewater Shopping and Leisure Centre, you'll benefit from nearby coffee shops and food outlets.
As this is a community-based role, you will need a UK driving license and access to a car.
Main Responsibilities
Working closely with our Community Nursing Team, as a Healthcare Assistant, you will support senior team members in providing care to patients in their homes or within a clinic setting for conditions including diabetes, wound care, and end-of-life care. Our work aims to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. You will deliver high standards of care, share best practices, and actively seek to improve our services.
The Ideal Candidate
This role is suitable for candidates with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience. Strong communication and organizational skills, along with a flexible approach, will help ensure positive patient experiences throughout their healthcare journey.
A valid UK driving license and access to a car are required to travel across the area efficiently.
You should also be confident using IT systems and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Package Description
As a Healthcare Assistant in Dartford North Kent, you will be part of our valued team providing nursing care to patients in their homes.
We offer our Healthcare Assistants various benefits, including:
* A salary of £23,875 with access to our group pension
* Wage access to help manage emergencies and avoid overdraft fees
* Support for mental and physical wellbeing, including health resources, trauma support, legal and debt advice, career coaching, and counseling
* Opportunities for professional development through our learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
* An inclusive culture that encourages ideas to improve service delivery, supported by annual innovation funding
* Free tea and coffee at Livingstone Community Hospital, Dartford
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Founded in 2006, we are a leading independent provider of community health and care services in the UK, working with health and care commissioners and communities to improve service experience, efficiency, and outcomes. Our services include adult and children’s community health, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK, adult social care, and wellbeing services. We support millions of communities and directly help over half a million people each year, guided by our core values: we care, we think, we do.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide facilities and adjustments to ensure inclusivity.
If you're interested, please apply soon, as roles can close earlier than the listed deadline due to popularity. For more about us, visit our website.
* Job Category: HCRG - Additional Clinical Services
* Business Unit: HCRG - North Kent
* Location: Livingstone Community Hospital, Dartford, North Kent, United Kingdom
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