Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Community Health Care Assistant
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Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant Vacancy for West Dorset District Nursing Service
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with good communication skills and a passion for caring for patients in their own homes to join our friendly Beaminster team.
- Experience of clinical work in the community is desirable but training will be offered to the successful applicant.
There is an expectation that the successful candidate will undertake our in-house development program for extended skills which will involve insulin administration, administration of other injectables, catheterisation, and bowel care.
Under the supervision and support from the team you will be required to visit patients in their own homes providing clinical care. Working as a Healthcare Assistant within the District Nursing Team you will visit patients in their own homes providing clinical care, including wound care, phlebotomy, and extended skills once proficient.
- To undertake care, following the instructions of the team leader or nominated deputy according to the needs of the patients as identified on the care plan, providing evidence-based, high-quality, holistic nursing care for patients in their own homes and care homes
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Employment Requirements:
- Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
- Following a review of our pre-employment checking process, with immediate effect the Trust has made the decision to no longer accept DBS checking and clearance through the DBS Update Service.
- Access to a car with a valid driving license is essential for this role. Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
- Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
About Dorset HealthCare:
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.
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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.
Contact Information:
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jasmine O'Neill
- Job title: District Nurse Team Lead
- Email address: jasmine.oneill1@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01308 426268
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