Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Nursing Assistantto join our Community Respiratory and Virtual Wards Teams.
This exciting role offers the opportunity to work ina caring, supportive, and professional environment where you will contribute tothe care and support of patients in the community both virtually and face toface.
Assisting specialist practitioners in the managementof acutely unwell patients on the virtual wards and working closely with ourrespiratory nurse specialists, your role will be varied and interesting.
Candidates will need to be able to work autonomouslyand as part of a team. The post-holder will be supported by senior cliniciansto develop skills in delivering care to patients.
You must be a licensed car driver and have access toa car for this post.
Please see jobdescription and person specification for more detail.Informal visits encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Assisting in the planning of care and therapy, engaging the patient in their own home environment.
Assisting patients and their carers in the implementation of individualised care plans.
Performing and recording clinical observations, communicating effectively both verbally and in writing to patients, relatives, members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies where appropriate.
Performing home safety checks to ensure patients using oxygen at home remain safe.
Deliver, install and collect equipment from patients home as appropriate.
At First Community we are focussed and committed to our staff members professional development.
Please see job description and person specification for more detail
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that is committedto providing first rate care and services to its local community?
First Community is a CQC rated Good staff ownedsocial enterprise, which delivers NHS community services to residents acrosseast Surrey and in parts of West Sussex.
First Community is a great place to work, everyone here has a voice and is supported to develop their careerto its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, highquality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable agood work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHSpension, flexible retirement options and employee benefits including a carsalary sacrifice scheme.
First Community values diversity and inclusion and iscommitted to the recruitment and retention of under-represented minoritygroups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minorityethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
Sustainability is integral to First Community achievingthe NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged andsupported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
Date posted
02 March 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£21,730 to £23,177 a year + 5% HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B9078-FC789-2
Job locations
First Community Health & Care
Kings Mill Lane
Redhill
RH1 5JY