This Band 3 post sits within the Trust's community services, supporting patients in their own homes and residential care settings. The work centres on personal care, observations, wound and catheter care and simple dressings, carried out under the direction of registered nurses. The role involves 30 hours spread over seven days, with shifts between 08.30 and 18.30 and travel between patients' homes. Applicants need a Level 2 or 3 care qualification, with the Care Certificate to be met within 12 weeks of starting.
What the job involves
- Visit patients independently in the community, providing person-centred care
- Support patients to maintain their independence and wellbeing
- Assist with personal care
- Monitor and record observations
- Carry out wound care, catheter care and simple dressings
- Carry out other delegated clinical tasks under the direction of registered nurses
- Identify and report changes in patients' conditions
- Maintain accurate clinical records
- Contribute to care planning
- Work with nurses, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Promote dignity, respect and patient choice
- Support health promotion and infection prevention, and ensure equipment is used safely in line with Trust policy
Qualifications
- Level 3 care qualification (NVQ 3, A-level or equivalent), or Level 2 care qualification with Level 3 to be undertaken on appointment
- Care Certificate standards met within 12 weeks of starting employment
Experience
- Experience of working with older adults in a health or social care setting
Skills & knowledge
- Basic knowledge of physical and mental health conditions
- Understanding of rehabilitation
- Clear verbal and written communication in English
- Good numeracy and confident IT use
- Coping with difficult, emotionally distressing or challenging situations
- Good organisation and time management
Other
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
What’s offered
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension
- Enhanced pay for unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Maternity, paternity and adoption support
- Staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
