Healthcare Assistant

A vacancy has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join a community nursing team in Heathfield, Uckfield and surrounding area.

The Healthcare Assistant will provide health care, and support under the direction and supervision of registered staff to patients living in the community. This includes assisting in the delivery of interventions, treating and discharging patients and reporting all changes in patient status to senior staff. The role also involves providing administrative support to the community team.

The Healthcare Assistant works in partnership with the primary health care team, social services, private and voluntary sector, addressing health promotion priorities both locally and nationally.
- To deliver clinical interventions delegated by registrant, as appropriate to role and competency.
- To actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team including contributing to meetings.
- To actively participate in the induction / orientation of new staff and students.
- The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as good with outstanding features
- Stunning locations in Sussex, surrounded by the South Downs and the coast
- A great working environment in the community, in patients’ homes and our community hospitals
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Real Living Wage Employer, with great rates of pay
- Flexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, career breaks, parental leave and adoption leave
- Supportive team environments
- Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks

a) To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members e.g.: venepuncture, patient specific sub-cutaneous injections, sample collection, blood pressure monitoring, medications, wound care, and other tasks according to training and competencies.
b) To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task.
c) Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi professional Team.
d) Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided.
e) To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy.
f) To escalate and report patient progress/ status on a shift by shift basis to senior team members.
g) To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs.
h) To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs.
i) To respond effectively and actively to complaints and escalate appropriately following departmental policies.
j) To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process.
k) To promote equality for all, including the maintenance of confidentiality,
supporting individual customs, values and spiritual beliefs and ensuring that anti discriminatory practices are demonstrated.
l) To support carers in their role of carer. This may include communication and liaison with other agencies, including partnership agencies.
m) To provide practical / personal support for people identified as having complex needs e.g. self-neglect, at risk of abuse, challenging behaviour.
n) To support clients with their personal and emotional care needs, whilst
respecting their dignity and maximising their independence.
o) To actively participate and contribute to the supervision process.
p) To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent
reliable attendance.
q) As part of the team, incorporate up-to-date techniques and evidence based practice into your work.
r) To participate in audit and evaluation of the service as requested by your
supervisor.
s) To support new or less experienced employees by demonstrating duties
undertaken