Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join our Community Nursing Service, delivering high-quality care to patients within their own homes across the local area.
In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care in the community. You will assist Registered Nurses in providing a range of clinical and personal care interventions, helping patients to maintain their independence and dignity while receiving care in a familiar home environment.
The post requires a proactive individual with previous community experience, who is confident working independently while also contributing positively to a wider team. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as is a commitment to delivering high standards of care.
This is a full-time position and a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential, as the role involves travelling between patients’ homes.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Qualifications
- Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker qualification or equivalent experience.
- Previous community care experience.
- Valid driving licence and capable of using a vehicle for travel.
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to delivering high standards of patient-centred care.
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