Community Healthcare Assistant

Job Description

Healthcare Assistant – Erewash Care Team

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our specialized end-of-life care team. As part of this role, you will become a valued member of a large and experienced group of Healthcare Assistants, overseen by a District Nurse. This team is part of a broader Integrated Community Team, which includes Community Nursing and Community Therapy services.

Shifts are structured as early and late, each lasting five hours. Early shifts are from 08:00 to 13:00, and late shifts run from 16:00 to 21:00. Your working hours will be allocated over a 7-day period, with one in three weekends included. Each shift will typically have a team of four staff members, allowing for both collaborative joint visits and independent visits within the community.

Our team provides end-of-life care for patients in their homes across the Erewash area. This means you will be required to drive between visits and our two main bases: Ilkeston Community Hospital and Long Eaton Health Centre.

We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for providing high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care. Previous healthcare experience is important to ensure that you are equipped with the necessary skills to perform this role effectively.

Key Duties:

Provide personal care to end-of-life patients in their homes.

Assist with manual handling and use equipment provided in the home.

Manage continence care, including catheter management.

Offer pressure area care.

Administer medication in accordance with the Medication Administration Record (MAR) sheet.

Communicate with all staff members in the Integrated Community Team and utilize a laptop to maintain patient records on Systmone.

Important Sponsorship Information:

As an employer with a sponsor license, we are able to offer sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route. However, after reviewing this role, we have determined that it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship. To check eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa, please visit the official UK government website here.

About Us:

Our mission is to provide community health services to over one million people across Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 staff, providing care in 11 community hospitals, more than 30 health centres, clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes, and increasingly in patients’ homes and via virtual consultations.

Throughout the pandemic, we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres, working in close collaboration with partners across health and social care.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details. To apply, click on the APPLY FOR THIS JOB link, which will direct you to the TRAC Recruitment site. You will need to create an account if you don’t already have one.