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Health Care Assistant-Surrey Downs H&C

Health Care Assistant-Surrey Downs H&C

Epsom & St Helier NHS TrustDorking, England, United Kingdom
1 day ago
Salary
£25,329.00–£26,958.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

NHS AfC : Band 3

Main area Community Health Care Assistant

Grade NHS AfC : Band 3

Contract Fixed term : 12 months (Secondment cover)

Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Plus 1 weekend in 4)

Job ref 343-SDH&C-6987790

Site Dorking District Nurse Medwyn Health Centre

Town Dorking

Salary £25,329 - £26,958 Pro Rata Per Annum inc Fringe HCAS

Salary period Yearly

Closing 13 / 03 / 2025 23 : 59

Job overview

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our Dorking District Nursing Team . As an essential member of our team, you will support nurses in delivering high-quality care to patients in their own homes, helping to promote independence and improve health outcomes.

What We Offer

  • A supportive and friendly team environment.
  • Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
  • NHS benefits package.

If you are a caring and motivated individual with a passion for community healthcare, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Conduct home visits to support patients with their care needs.
  • Assist in specialist care activities such as wound care, Doppler assessments, phlebotomy, and bladder screening under supervision.
  • Perform diagnostic tests as requested by District Nurses, Community Matrons, or GPs, including chronic disease monitoring and repeat testing for residential home patients.
  • Carry out delegated clinical interventions, ensuring best practice and patient safety at all times.

    • Team Working

  • Work collaboratively within the district nursing team, following established procedures and care standards.
  • Support clerical and administrative tasks as required to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Maintain regular communication with senior team members and escalate relevant concerns appropriately.

    • Administration and Clerical Duties

  • Maintain accurate, timely, and clear patient records in accordance with Surrey Downs Health and Care guidelines.
  • Manage telephone enquiries, take messages, and liaise with appropriate team members.
  • Ensure adequate supplies of documentation and stationery for clinical and administrative use.
  • Record and manage data entry, including mileage logs and annual leave records in staff databases.

    • Health Promotion

  • Assist in assessing patient care needs and implementing individualised care plans in line with professional standards.
  • Support, educate, and inform patients, families, and carers to enhance understanding and participation in care.

    • Working for our organisation

    Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to peoples own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.

    Surrey Downs Health And Care Has a Track Record Of Providing Person Centered Care That Goes Beyond Organisational Boundaries To Do What Is Best For The Individual. This Partnership Includes

  • The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
  • CSH Surrey
  • Epsom and St Heliers University Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Surrey Council County

    • Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.

    In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.

    Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

    As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) within the Dorking District Nursing Team, you will support the delivery of high-quality, holistic care to patients in the community. Working under the supervision of Registered Nurses, you will assist with clinical tasks, health promotion, and administrative duties to ensure the smooth operation of the service.

    Person Specification Experience Essential Criteria

  • Must hold UK driving Licence
  • Experience of working within a team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Professional appearance and conduct
  • Willingness to take advice, follow instruction and undertake delegated duties
  • Self Motivated

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of working within a pressurised environment
  • Ability to operate a computerised patient record system

    • Qualifications Essential criteria

  • Experience in the Care / Community Sector
  • GCSE in English and Maths

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experienced Health Care Assistant
  • NVQ Level 2 in Care
  • At least 1 years experience in a clinical setting
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy

    • Employer certification / accreditation badges

    Applicant requirements

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.#J-18808-Ljbffr