Job Description

Are you looking for a supportive team and the opportunity to develop new skills? This is an exciting time to join the Twilight Community Nursing service in West Herts. We are developing new community pathways which will support the delivery of more care in people's homes, and to enable us to do this we have a range of new learning and development opportunities available through the CLCH Academy.



We are looking for a part-time healthcare assistant with a genuine interest in continuing to develop skills in this field. You must be able to work flexibly according to service needs and have excellent organisational, time management and communication skills.



We are looking for staff to work from 4pm to 8pm



You will be based at one of x4 sites within the Herts Valley area: Watford (BRE), Hertsmere (Potters Bar Community Hospital), St Albans and Harpenden (Harpenden Memorial Hospital) and Hemel Hempstead (The Forum, Marlowes)



Do get in touch with Jacinth Morrison Locality Manager on jacinth.morrison@nhs.net or alternatively on 0208 1025884 if you would like to arrange an informal visit and meet the team.

Please note:

Sponsorship is not available for this role



Previous applicants need not apply

The Health Care Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional. The HCA will work in patient/carers own homes as well as visiting patients in residential homes.



The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The HCA will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated caseload.



The post holder will also support the Community Nursing Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service. The service is provided seven days per week 4pm-8pm covering the four localities across Herts Valleys.



Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role



Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)



Flexible working options



Annual travel card loan



Training, support and development in your career



To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Please refer to job description, person specification and CLCH trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.