Community Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Our work in Primary Care Networks (PCN) is at the very heart of Stockport PCN Care. Services will be offered seven days a week to help people remain healthy and build independence. The aim being that the "right care is delivered to the right people at the right time".

We are looking for a flexible, innovative practitioner with a variety of clinical skills. The District Nursing Service provides care in patients' homes as well as residential homes caring for patients with complex needs and supporting carers.Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker/Skilled visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

Stockport PCNis in the position to offer exciting new opportunities for Band 3 Support Workers. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who would work with the Community Nurses and Adults Social care staff to provide a first class service to the residents of Stockport. Line management will be provided by Stockport foundation trust , under NHS terms and conditions. Candidates will be expected to complete the Care Certificate.

To work within a multidisciplinary team delivering social and nursing care (appropriate to the post) to clients in their own home. Care delegated by an appropriate practitioner utilising personalised care plans as appropriate.

Providing patients with support in administering medications, eye drops, wound care and supporting your colleagues.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We therefore seek to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

To assist with general wellbeing; creating a supportive and re- enabling environment promoting maximum independence. The scope of the role will focus on supporting admission avoidance, early supported discharge and promotion of independence and assisting in the effective management of patients with long term conditions and Palliative patients symptom control.

If candidates who are appointed do not hold the Care Certificate, an opportunity to complete will be available

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of caring for patients.
• Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team.
• Worked at a band 2 Health Care Assistant level or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience of support and supervision of junior staff
• Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Caring/supportive attitude
• Able to work in a team.
• Able to carry out routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary
• Able to work on own initiative in delivery of patient care,.
• Able to build effective relationships with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.
• Basic computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
• Able to demonstrate a caring, friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate demeanour.
• Professional outlook and positive attitude.
• Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Completed the National Care Certificate, or must complete it within 3 months.
• Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.
• Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards