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Health Care Assistant
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
  • Compressed hours
  • Annualised hours
37.5 hours per week (Full time)
Job ref
267-CH6232947
Employer
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
South East Locality District Nursing Teams
Town
Wallingford
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum | pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Health Care Assistant - South East District Nursing Teams

Band 3

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.

We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.


 

Job overview

Whether you are an experienced Health Care Assistant looking for a new challenge or looking to develop your community career - this role is for you!

We would be delighted to offer the opportunity to join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive team delivering outstanding care within the South East district nursing teams. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with our colleagues across the South locality to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care delivery.

This opportunity is available to Health Care Assistants who are ready to take the next step into developing their own community career. 

The post requires locality wide accessibility at times covering other bases within the area and therefore the ability to travel between sites is essential.

Main duties of the job

You will support the nursing team to deliver outstanding care, showing support to our patients and their families; helping to promote independence, dignity and positively enhancing the lives of the  patients in our care.

We welcome applications from experienced Healthcare Assistants wishing to change to community nursing or for individuals who are looking for a new and rewarding career opportunity. Community experience or evidence of working in a care setting is desirable.

Working for our organisation

As a team member you will receive on-going support with an excellent development programme to help you reach your full potential. We can also provide opportunities for you to progress in your career with Apprenticeships and Nursing Associate Training available.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered within people’s homes. 

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve then we would love to hear from you.

An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care or National Care Certificate is required for this post. If this qualification is not held, successful candidates must be willing to commence this within 6 months of starting in post. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 Diploma in health and social care
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ units specifically related to clinical procedures and observations.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience as care worker or formal carer with adults
Desirable criteria
  • Previous DN team experience

Expertise/competence

Essential criteria
  • Confident working alone
  • Able to prioritise work
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Holistic approach to care.
  • Good time management skills.
Desirable criteria
  • Wound care knowledge
  • Competence in clinical procedures and observations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthNHS 75th BirthdayDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kirsty Burnett
Job title
District Nursing Locality Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07795 307792
Additional information

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal meeting with the teams please contact any of the below who will welcome your call

Emma Denney - 07467 007840

Holly Gillett - 07717 541765

Deborah Cameron - 07717 653207

Kirsty Burnett - 07795 307792