Neighbourhood Clinical Assistant

Job summary

Are you looking for a varied role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy meeting interesting people from different walks of life on a daily basis? If so, then why not join us as a Neighbourhood Clinical Assistant! Leeds Community Healthcare are recruiting Neighbourhood Clinical Assistants to join our Neighbourhood Teams. We currently have vacancies in Wetherby, Meanwood, and Chapeltown Neighbourhood Teams. The Neighbourhood Teams run 8am to 8pm every day with various shift patterns. We understand that people have busy lives, and we offer flexible work opportunities where possible. This is an exciting role that incorporates many different aspects of patient care delivered to a wide range of patients. We will support you with a fully tailored induction programme and will encourage and facilitate on-going development, including the opportunity to develop and learn skills from team members from a variety of professions.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job You will work in a multidisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, and self-management facilitators, providing care to patients in their own home. You will need to assess and respond to the changing needs of the patient, working within your own limits and seeking support from the wider clinical team where appropriate. You will provide patients with clinical support for example administering medications, undertaking wound care and carrying out observations. For more Information about this Job, please contact - Operational Team Manager Jade James on 07849079046 or Operational Support Manager Christina Collins on 07947273925. Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job responsibilities

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Person specification

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