Healthcare Assistant Specialist

5 days ago


Paignton, Torbay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Healthcare Assistant to join their Paignton Health and Well-Being Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing high-quality care to housebound patients. As a member of the team, you will work closely with healthcare professionals, delivering person-centered care that makes a real difference in people's lives.

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious and compassionate individual who shares our commitment to delivering excellent patient care. The successful candidate will have basic IT skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain accurate written records. Additionally, they must be able to work independently in a potentially unpredictable environment, including working in extreme weather conditions and being flexible according to patient and workload requirements. A full driving license or access to transport is also essential.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to housebound patients, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive support. They will document clearly and concisely in patient notes, communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, and participate in team meetings to promote effective communication. Additionally, they will escalate any incidents or near misses immediately to the appropriate team members and complete reporting via Datix. They will also work within the agreed Clinical Governance Framework, incorporating audit, clinical effectiveness, and incident reporting.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £20,000 - £22,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus additional benefits including a 27-day holiday entitlement, staff discounts, and career development opportunities. We also offer a supportive working environment, flexible working hours, and a range of training and development programs to help you achieve your career goals.

What You'll Need

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a relevant qualification, such as an NVQ level 2 with evidence of working towards level 3. You should also have experience of working in a primary care setting, broad range of simple nursing procedures, and the ability to liaise efficiently and effectively with patients/carers, health and social care workers, GPs, and formal and voluntary care providers. Basic IT skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also essential.
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