Health Care Assistant Doncaster, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a healthcare assistant to join our friendly forward thinking community nursing team.
The community nursing service is located in the Doncaster Care Group, with an integrated Physical and Mental health model developing through the community services, across four localities. The service is part of a forward-thinking Organisation, which supports development and innovation at all levels to enhance the quality of patient care and service development.
The Unplanned community nursing team operates 7 days per week 24 the hours per day.
The successful candidate will be able contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of high-quality patient care within a professional team.
In addition, you will also demonstrate responsibility to patients, relatives and colleagues through contribution to the development and monitoring of agreed evidence-based practice and to the health and social care programmes.
Excellent communication skills will be needed, with experience working with a community nursing team, and the ability, motivation and desire to develop current clinical knowledge and skills in accordance with the full scope of the skills map (see attached document).
Previous applicants need not apply.
Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
Carry out agreed activities with patients under the direction and supervision of the nursing professional, senior nurse and qualified staff.
To develop a rapport with patients/carers and encourage them to participate in the treatment programmes and activities.
To observe the general behaviour, ability and response of patients, and report any changes to the professional concerned. To communicate and liaise with appropriate team members or GP if required.
To assist the professional during any form of treatment/intervention where
required. To support the clients/patients to make use of available services and facilities. The post holder is required to take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by
his/her acts or omissions. The post holder is also required to co-operate
with Supervisory and Managerial staff to ensure that all relevant
statutory regulations, Policies, Codes of Practice and Departmental safety
procedures are adhered to, and to attend relevant training programmes.
Undertake relevant training and updates to ensure that skills required are
learned and undertaken. Attend all mandatory and relevant training.
To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. To complete relevant statistics and provide accurate travel documentation when appropriate.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH)employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service andwe work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
