Healthcare Assistant

We are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly Community Nursing Team on the Isle of Wight. As a Community Healthcare Assistant you will work as an integrated member of the Community Nursing Team, providing nursing care for patients in the community under the direction and supervision of the District Nurse Team Leader. The role of Healthcare Assistant is fundamental to the success of Community Nursing Teams and we are looking for successful candidates who are able to demonstrate the competencies to perform at this level and to be the role model of the Trust's core values. We offer excellent opportunities for training and development of both your clinical and leadership skills. This post will be required to work at any of our localities as necessary. Main duties of the job

• To promote a positive and professional image of community nursing
• To act as an integrated member of the Community Nursing Team working with others to support quality of care and ensure the person is at the heart of everything we do.
• Providing nursing care for patients in the community under the direction and supervision of the District Nurse Team Leader
• Undertake delegated administration activities to support the Community Nursing Team, Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion / belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.


• Care Certificate
• Functional Maths & English
• Computer literate
• Customer service skills
• Basic office skills / stores ordering
Desirable
• Attend annual update and complete e-learning modules as required
• Develop own knowledge and skills and provide information to others to help their development
  
  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With a dedicated workforce exceeding 13,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas. We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration. Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.