Healthcare Assistant

+ Working as part of the nursing team within the Minerva Health Centre & satellite clinics, supporting the provision of high quality holistic nursing care to patients. + To support other health care professionals in the provision of high quality care within an outpatient settings. + Provide support in busy outpatient clinics for Consultant, Nurse and AHPs. These clinics are mainly Rheumatology and also include Diabetes, Foot Clinic. The clinics are based over two sites Minerva Health Centre and a satellite clinic in Chorley + Stocktaking and ordering of clinical supplies and leaflets using Supply chain and E-Procurement. + To perform venepuncture in both a designated clinic and on an adhoc basis. + Work in partnership with patients and carers undertaking delegated holistic nursing care as identified in the patient's care plan and within the agreed boundaries of the role. + Plan and organise a delegated workload including extended tasks for which the post holder has been appropriately trained and assessed for competency. + Perform and record clinical observations reporting to the registered practitioner as appropriate. This is using computerised records to update details. + Feedback to the registered practitioner/consultants/other health care professionals any changes in patients' condition that indicate reassessment of care needs. + Ensure the patient comfort, safety and dignity at all times., We want to highlight the importance of integrity and authenticity in your application form, and ask you to use AI tools responsibly to ensure your application form is a true reflection of your skills, knowledge and experiences. We are looking for you to demonstrate personal experiences of how you meet the essential criteria and as an NHS Employer, we value authenticity and honesty. Please consider that AI-generated content may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description providing impersonal and inaccurate information. Please ensure that you read the person specification attached below as your application will be measured against this document. Applications from job share partners are welcome and other forms of flexible working will be considered for all posts. For all posts which require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check please be aware of the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice, a copy of which is available by logging on to the DBS website. If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made to the successful candidate(s).

The main purpose of this post is to work as a support to the various clinics that run out of Minerva, working alongside a variety of healthcare professionals, including Consultants, Specialist Nurses and Allied Health Professionals. Ideally applicants will have experience of working within a similar NHS setting, training will be provided to the successful candidate. Phlebotomy skills are essential as part of the role It is essential that candidates are able to independently travel between sites to fulfil the duties of the post You will also need an enthusiasm for working with patients with complex long term conditions. Applications are open to those who meet the person specification currently and are able to demonstrate appropriate experience and knowledge Please note this is a part time role and sponsorship can not be offered.

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve. As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
• Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers. Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi-time. For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please note that further communication from Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCft) will normally be to the email address given on the application form. You should also ensure that email addresses and telephone numbers are provided for your referees, to enable LSCft to contact them., Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview., LSCft is committed to celebrating difference as an asset and we know that recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds helps to create a more flexible, creative and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from people regardless of age, disability (particularly those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Our goal is for the Trust to be truly representative of the communities we serve so we are particularly keen to receive applications from people in under-represented groups. If there is anything you'd like to discuss in relation to your application then please ask.