Job overview

We are looking for individuals with enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to work to join one of our Locality integrated nursing teams in Gateshead as a Health Care Assistant.  You will be responsible under the direction of the nurse in charge to provide high quality care to patients in their own home.   This post includes telephone communication with patients, relatives and professionals and also includes the use of EMIS community WEB the IT system used in community. The ability to communicate positively at all levels will be an essential attribute of the post holder, as well as a flexible self-confident approach to work.

You should possess excellent interpersonal skills and have an NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in relevant subjects or relevant experience. Experience in a health care setting is desirable or evidence of a range of clinical skills. You must also have evidence of experience in Microsoft packages and data bases.  In return for your commitment to team working we will offer you a comprehensive induction and support in personal and professional development within the appraisal process.

 You must be a car owner/driver

Anyone applying for a position which involves a regulated activity will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and that the disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children or working with adults or both.

Main duties of the job

Support the Locality Team and service leads with the day to day delivery of a range of clinical interventions to patients within the community setting. Support the locality team lead in the development of any new ways if working that will ultimately improve patient care as and when required.  Support the development and delivery of the community transformation Project including the implementation of robust working practices processes, audit and lessons learnt.

This post will be based in one of the community locality teams with an expectation that the post holder may be asked to cover as part of the wider team in another location.

Working for our organisation

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.