Senior Health Care AssistantNHS

Job summary

You'll support people in their own homes with practical, personal and clinical care, helping them maintain their independence and wellbeing. Working with colleagues and other care professionals, you'll follow individual care plans while responding appropriately when someone's needs change. You'll have responsibility for delivering care safely and respectfully, with guidance available when needed. The role also involves accurate record keeping and supporting new or less experienced colleagues. Shift patterns include 8am-2pm, 8am-4pm, 2pm-10pm, 4pm-10pm. Candidates must be available to work any of these shift patterns. We cover Hull and East Riding so candidates must be able to commute across the geographical locations.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Carry out healthcare reviews and clinical procedures such as blood pressure checks, phlebotomy, ECGs and wound care
• Support patients and carers with advice, information and compassionate care
• Record patient information accurately on electronic systems and maintain clinical records
• Prepare clinical rooms and equipment, and help manage stock levels
• Work alongside healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care and support service improvement

What we're looking for:

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a healthcare setting and managing your own workload
• Good basic IT skills and confidence using electronic records
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues
• A caring, approachable attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, respect and dignity.

Job description

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information.

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

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