Community Healthcare Assistant Night Sitter

Job summary

Are you a Healthcare Assistant who wants to be part of an innovative and dedicated Out of Hours team?

Do you have experience caring for patients in palliative care?

Do you want to support the community of Eastern Cheshire by providing excellent care at the patient's own home as part of a dedicated Night Sitting Service?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Community Nursing Out of Hours team. The successful applicant will need to be a team player with excellent communication skills and a drive to provide high quality care. We actively encourage personal development and offer opportunity to complete in house training to develop the role of Community health care assistant within a domiciliary environment. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to include weekends and bank holidays.

The post is for 20 hours per week to be worked as 2 x 2200-0800 hours Night Sitting shifts each week supporting individuals in need overnight in their own home. Occasionally you may be required to cover a night shift 2200 - 0800 hrs with the Out of Hours District Nursing Service visiting patients for Crisis Response visits. Pay will include some evening or night enhancements.

Hours per week: 20

Main duties of the job

To provide overnight care for patients requiring palliative support or with Urgent Crisis Response needs within their own home. To contribute and support the delivery of high standard of effective nursing care, as part of a nursing team, in support of and under the direction of a registered professional

To carry out assigned tasks, including direct nursing care and administrative duties as delegated by the nurse in charge

You will ensure that patients receive safe, individualised and effective care which supports health & wellbeing and promotes self- care where appropriate and possible.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education or ability to demonstrate equivalent.
• Good literacy skills
• Care Certificate (or commitment to undertake on commencement of the post)
• NVQ level 3/ City and Guilds Health/social care related subject (level 3) or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• GCSE (Grade C pass or Level 2 skills Math/English)
• ECDL

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge, skills or experience in health/social care
• Shows insight into the needs and circumstances of patient group/vulnerable adults.
• Ability to recognise limitations of the role.
• Understand the concept of self-care and self-management principles

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft office systems.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, observations and care.
• Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people and dealing with members of the public
• Self- motivated and enthusiasm for the role with the ability to work on own initiative whilst recognising own limitations.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Team player

Desirable

• Experience within a caring environment.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience delivering care in a community setting.

Specific Job Requirement

Essential

• Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working a lone worker
• Flexible approach to meet service need including ability to work flexibly across a variety of shift patterns.

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements