The Bracebridge team are looking to recruit health care assistants for full and part time hours. The team is fast paced community service responding to planned calls. The service is part of the wider admission avoidance offer and the post holder will be expected to be dynamic in their approach. The health care assistants within the service visit individuals in their own homes, clinics or GP surgeries under the direction of a registered professional. They work in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care agencies to promote independence and are expected to work multi professionally, support other team members' roles and contribute to the future development of the service. The post holder will be expected to work shifts as required across the 7 day period to maintain service provision. Many staff within the service may have a second job or the evening service may require a sole role. As a Trust we are flexible and equally are looking for a flexible, caring professional to work across the city wide service. The Trust is a supportive working environment with commitment to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Therefore, the hours and days will be negotiated for the successful candidate. To be shortlisted applicants will need to detail in their supporting information how they can demonstrate the essential requirements of the experience and skills section of the person specification.
Responsibilities
Assist the multidisciplinary Community District Nurse team by delivering a high quality community nursing service. Carry out visits to patients’ homes, clinics or GP surgeries, supporting independence, promoting health and wellbeing, and working collaboratively with other health and social care agencies. Work shifts across the 7‑day period, including evenings, to maintain continuous service provision.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
* Experience dealing with members of the public and working in a clinic/home environment.
* Commitment to team working.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, with excellent communication skills and the ability to meet the needs of a diverse population.
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