Healthcare Assistant

4 days ago

Farnborough, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 20 December 2024. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.

The Community Nursing Service in Central Cornwall is offering a fantastic opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic Community Health Care Assistants to join our service. The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion for delivering nursing care to adults in their own homes, including those who are approaching end-of-life. The role will involve carrying out planned nursing care which may include wound care, venepuncture, catheter care, pressure area care and delivering personal care to end-of-life patients.

We believe in integrated ways of working to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Previous care experience is essential. The trust is committed to personal learning and development within Community Nursing with many opportunities available.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently on a daily basis to and from the base, patients' homes and other venues around the geographical area. Mileage is paid at agenda for change rates and travel time between visits is incorporated into your working shift.

There are opportunities available across Central Cornwall including Falmouth, Truro and the Coastal (Perranporth & Chacewater) teams. The service covers from 8am to 10pm, consisting of hour shifts.

Main duties of the job

To carry out assigned tasks while regularly working without direct supervision involving direct care to patients and carers to support the registered nurse.

Working as a member of the community nursing team within a given geographical area. The District Nursing Team work on a flexible rota shift system covering the period from 0800 - 2200 hours which includes an on call system offering a high standard of service.

As part of a team, provide high quality care to patients, promoting recovery in a manner that maintains safety for all. The post holder will assist in service and good practice developments.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience Evidence of experience in care setting

Desirable

Additional relevant training in Healthcare

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

The ability to deal calmly with stress and distressing situations. Ability to work without direct supervision and to time restraints Flexible in attitude and willing to support in other teams when required The ability to deal calmly with stress and distressing situations

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