NHS AfC: Band 2 Main area Surrey Downs Health & Care Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 10 hours per week (5 hour Twilight shifts (6:30PM - 11:30PM)) Job ref 343-SDH&C-7133623-A Site Mole Valley Building, Epsom Hospital Town Epsom Salary £25,427 Pro Rata Per Annum inc Fringe HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 14/07/2025 23:59 Job overview
Surrey Downs Health & Care
Epsom Twilight Team are a friendly and supportive small community team. And we are are looking for a caring, passionate and motivated health care assistant/s willing to continue to expand and develop their own skills and knowledge while supporting the patients and the team. The role is a community role so driving is essential. All nursing visits are delivered in pairs. The working hours are 6:30pm - 11:30am we currently have 5 shifts available however, we would consider someone willing to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse to support and assist the nursing team to provide a high quality standard of care and the promotion of physical, mental and emotional health to individual patients in their own homes.
To be an effective member of the Multidisciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in the support of the senior team member. The post holder is responsible for their own practice, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role. The registered nurse retains accountability for the care delivered by the HCA.
Working for our organisation
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to peoples own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health And Care Has a Track Record Of Providing Person Centered Care That Goes Beyond Organisational Boundaries To Do What Is Best For The Individual. This Partnership Includes
* The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
* CSH Surrey
* Epsom and St Heliers University Hospitals NHS Trust
* Surrey Council County
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.
Its on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.
In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.
Clinical
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To support and assist the senior team member in the provision of a high standard of care and the promotion of physical, mental and emotional health to individuals and client groups.
* To be an effective member of the Multidisciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in the support of the senior team member
* Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a senior team member
Health Promotion
* Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards
* To be involved in supporting, educating and informing family/carers where appropriate
* Assist in the promotion of health and wellbeing of patients
Administration And Clerical Duties
* Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to SDHC procedures
* Take and record telephone messages, respond and liaise appropriately
* Manage stationery and documentation supplies
* To be responsible for maintaining data entry and other record keeping e.g. recording mileage and annual leave on staff databases
Team Working
* Work as part of the team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role
* Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required
* Maintain regular contact with the senior team member and communicate all relevant issue
Please note this advert may close early if there are high volumes of applicants.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria
* Basic education to GCSE (or equivalent level) incl English and Maths
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of professional development.
* NVQ
Experience Essential criteria
* Experience relevant to particular post
Desirable criteria
* Previous Health/Social experience.
Skills Essential criteria
* Ability to work independently following spoken or written instructions.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team, valuing contributions from team members
Desirable criteria
* IT experience/ computer skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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