Health Care Assistant-SLW in Stourbridge

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring person to join our Stourbridge District Nursing Team within Dudley NHS Foundation Trust, supporting Community Nursing staff. You will be part of a team providing high quality nursing care to patients in the community; a driver is essential.

Minimum training requirements include a qualification in NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant in an Acute or Community Nursing setting is essential. You will have good communication skills and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Main duties of the job:

• The post-holder is responsible for the ongoing assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care.
• The post holder will carry out all relevant forms of care and will take responsibility for caseload holders in their absence.

About us:

At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, aiming to provide a world-class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We seek to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high-quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.

Job responsibilities:

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification:

• Proactive in learning and development of self, and show a willingness to retain information.
• Experience as a Health Care Assistant in the acute or community nursing setting.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• English and Maths Qualifications at one of the following academic levels/grades: O Level - Grade A to C, CSE Grade 1 only, GCSE Grade A to C, GCSE Grade 9 to 4, Functional skills Level 2, AS/A Level, NVQ Level 3, Vocational Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent relevant knowledge.

Knowledge and Training:

• Have some knowledge of NHS issues.
• Show evidence of working to a plan of care.
• A willingness to learn / competency in performing clinical observations including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and oxygen saturations.
• A willingness to learn / experience in the management of long-term conditions, for example, exacerbation of COPD.

Experience:

• To show an ability to develop working relationships with other team members and professionals.
• Able to comprehend instructions.
• Evidence of being able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge / experience in diabetes care.

Communication & Relationship Skills:

• The ability to keep all information confidential.
• To be able to work independently in the home and provide feedback to other team members.
• Able to communicate accurately in both verbal and written forms.
• Enthusiastic - seizing the opportunity for personal and service development.
• Motivated - able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service.
• Able to communicate to all care settings within Dudley Health Economy.

Planning & Organisational Skills:

• Good written grammar and organisational skills.
• To show the ability to adapt to change.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously as and when required.
• Flexible to meet the demands of the service.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values:

• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services.
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro Rata Per Annum.