Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Community Health Care Support Worker
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Thame Adult Community Health Care Team (ACHT) Job Opportunity
About the Role
Thame Adult Community Health Care Team (ACHT) has an exciting job opportunity for a Health Care Assistant post.
As a member of the Adult Community Healthcare Team, the post holder will be providing care alongside nurses and nursing associates within the district nursing team.
Aims of the Adult Community Healthcare Team
The overall aims of the Adult Community Healthcare Team are to:
- Avoid inappropriate admission into the acute service
- Facilitate timely discharge into the community
- Enable individuals to be cared for in their home environment
Responsibilities
The post holder will be appropriately trained and supervised in various skills to work independently supporting the District nursing service. The post will involve working in the community, supporting the community nurses in providing nursing care interventions, and promoting independence in the patient’s home environment.
Requirements
This is an exciting and innovative service. Candidates should be experienced carers and be able to demonstrate having experience or knowledge of supporting patients in their own homes. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of health professionals and informal carers. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable, being able to respond to need at short notice.
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The services cover a 7 days a week rota which therefore includes weekends and bank holidays. Ideally, the candidate will have experience and must hold a NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
About the ACHT
The ACHT reflects an integrated approach that has been designed in response to the changing needs from the local population, with a special emphasis being placed on the proactive vision of care for patients in the community setting.
Our teams are supportive and nurture an open learning environment to equip and develop individuals to provide high standards of care.
Why Join Us?
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What Does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Offer You?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
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Why Work for Us?
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
Our Vision, Mission, and CARE Values
- Vision: To provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
- Mission: To provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- CARE Values: Collaborate, Aspire, Respect, Enable.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Selma Lino
- Job Title: Community Nursing Matron
- Email Address: selma.lino@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07725560149
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