Community Healthcare Assistant

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) role requires the holder to have many clinical competencies of which training would be provided. These include skilled in administration of insulin, administration of low molecular injections, venepuncture, bladder and bowel monitoring and uncomplicated urethral catheterisations, You would have training also in wound management and Leg Ulcer Management and compression bandaging. All HCA's are skilled up in observations, not just Blood Pressure, Temperature, respirations and Blood Glucose monitoring but taking a more holistic approach when attending to any patient and using the Risk Assessments required for all patient care. Be able to take instruction from senior clinicians and be able to update on any patient you may have visited for treatment each day. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone who thinks they would suit the above and also consider this as the start of a career in community nursingMain duties of the job a)To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members e.g. venepuncture, patient specific sub-cutaneous injections, sample collection, blood pressure monitoring, medications, wound care, Catheter care and other tasks according to training and competencies. To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task. b) Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi professional Team. c) Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided. d) To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy. e) To escalate and report patient progress/ status on a shift by shift basis to senior team members f) To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs. g) To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs h) To respond effectively and actively to complaints and escalate appropriately following departmental policies. i) To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process. j) To promote equality for all, including the maintenance of confidentiality, supporting individual customs, values and spiritual beliefs and ensuring that anti discriminatory practices are demonstrated

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services. Why work for us?

• Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
  
  Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff