Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service Health Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare are looking for passionate Health Care Assistant to join our Integrated Urgent Care Service as part of our supportive Community Night Nursing team

You will be joining a fantastic team who form part of the Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service within the Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service to support and assist the trained nursing team during overnight mobile visits to patients in their own home.

DIUCS brings together NHS 111, the Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service, a single point of access for professionals, urgent treatment centres and minor injuries units Integrating these elements, which are provided by a range of partners, presents the opportunity for more people to receive seamless urgent advice and/or care, and reduce the strain on primary care, our EDs and the 999 service.

As part of your Health Care Assistant, you will be working in pairings with an registered nurse so you are always part of a supportive and collaborative unit. Our service comes equipped with three lease cars which are used during shift covering the whole of Dorset, driving is share in your pairing. The vehicles are stocked with essential nursing equipment, which may be required when visiting including catheters, wound dressings, palliative care stock.

Main duties of the job

To assist registered staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment.

To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job.

To undertake Clinical work and related tasks as delegated by registered nursing staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency.

To undertake clinical supervision in line with Trust policy, to further develop competence and clinical practice.

To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Care Certificate / equivalent NVC Level 3 or ability to work toward Numerate and literate Car driver is essential requirement of the post

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Previous Community or similar care environment

Desirable

Working with adults of all ages

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Able to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood) Able to work as part of a team, or on own and manage own time Willingness to acquire and utilise other skills for the development of the service. Has respect for the difference values, cultures and beliefs of the patients

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding or working with other agencies/multidisciplinary working
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