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An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Community Healthcare Assistant with the Amersham Adult Community Healthcare Team.
The role is to provide support with nursing interventions to patients in their home environment, with support from a qualified nursing team.
In this role, you will become a competent Community Healthcare Assistant. Our skills include:
Our days are varied, with teamwork and compassion being at the heart of everything we do. The Team aims to provide the highest standard of care for our patients. We will support you through your induction and gaining your skill competencies.
Ideally, you should have a wide range of clinical expertise within the NHS as well as experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment. You must be innovative in your approach and willing to work with other members of the community team and ward staff to ensure high-quality service delivery. You must be willing to develop your own knowledge and skills.
You will need to have a full driving licence and access to a car. The Adult Community Healthcare Team provides a 24/7 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.
This is an exciting and innovative service. Candidates should be experienced carers and able to demonstrate 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.
To respond to the healthcare needs of the local population, the service covers a 7 days a week rota which therefore includes weekends and bank holidays.
Ideally, candidates will have experience and must hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
The Adult Community Healthcare Team reflects an integrated approach that has been designed in response to the changing needs of the local population, with a special emphasis 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.
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We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can positively affect both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
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Work permit in United Kingdom: Required
English language skill: Intermediate (B1)
Driver's license: Not required
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