• Job Description

  Req#: C9372-25-0450?language=en&page=43&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  To work under the guidance and supervision of qualified members of staff to meet the needs of the clients in their own home. The job may also occasionally require the provision of care of clients in some other primary health care setting. Calderdale provides a 24 hours district nursing service and the job entails supporting this service.

  The post is for an out of hours healthcare assistant working between the hours of 18:00 - 08:00 (depending on shifts) 7 days a week, based at Allan House Clinic Sowerby Bridge.

  *A valid UK driving licence is essential for the post with access to your own vehicle *

  Main duties of the job

  Applicants must be a motivated and passionate about high quality patient care have excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible and have an ability to work under pressure. Assist in the delivery of unscheduled, unpredictable episodes of care on a regular basis, with appropriate use of initiative.

  Be willing to undertaken any additional training appropriate for this role, to enable effective delivery of care of the client group.

  Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.

  It is essential that the candidate is confident , resilient and has a caring nature.

  About us

  Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT)provides a supportive and inclusive workplace, staffs health and well-being is extremely important to us and we provide a range of opportunities for personal and professional development.

  Our vision is to provideone culture of carefor one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that's why we encourage applications from all.Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

  Details

  Date posted

  04 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  372-COM2377-G

  Job locations

  Allan House Health Centre

  Station Road

  Sowerby Bridge

  HX6 3AD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Able to create a professional nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation whilst reflecting organisational strategy and values.Willing to develop new skills and participate in training in line with servicedevelopment e.g. venepuncture, administration of defined medicines, enteral feeding.Has an understanding and knowledge of community care procedure and practice (basic observations, catheter care, monitoring of blood sugar/blood pressure etc)Participate, through appraisal, in matching organizational aims with personal objectives and supporting staff within their own area of responsibility to do the same.

  Managing Information:Use appropriate information to make timely and effective decisions in relation to the community nursing team.Contribute to the development of information systems.Obtains transmits and stores information relating to the delivery of care services (this may involve auditing)Participate in the use of information and technology including inputting data on the computer system enabling other members of the team to use.Provide information in a form that meets the understanding of the receiver at all levels.Use of oral, written and computerized information that facilitates continuity of patient care throughout the 24-hour period.

  Completes documentation in accordance with Trusts policies and procedures

  Managing Self:Participate in regular supervision.

  Attend all mandatory training.Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Able to create a professional nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation whilst reflecting organisational strategy and values.Willing to develop new skills and participate in training in line with servicedevelopment e.g. venepuncture, administration of defined medicines, enteral feeding.Has an understanding and knowledge of community care procedure and practice (basic observations, catheter care, monitoring of blood sugar/blood pressure etc)Participate, through appraisal, in matching organizational aims with personal objectives and supporting staff within their own area of responsibility to do the same.

  Managing Information:Use appropriate information to make timely and effective decisions in relation to the community nursing team.Contribute to the development of information systems.Obtains transmits and stores information relating to the delivery of care services (this may involve auditing)Participate in the use of information and technology including inputting data on the computer system enabling other members of the team to use.Provide information in a form that meets the understanding of the receiver at all levels.Use of oral, written and computerized information that facilitates continuity of patient care throughout the 24-hour period.

  Completes documentation in accordance with Trusts policies and procedures

  Managing Self:Participate in regular supervision.

  Attend all mandatory training.Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.

  Person Specification

  QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

  Essential

  • English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
  • Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate issued by an employer
  • Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role

  Desirable

  • Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Healthcare Support

  KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

  Essential

  • Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months)
  • Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post
  • Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession
  • Understand the importance of record keeping
  • Literacy Skills
  • IT skills
  • Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act

  Desirable

  • Experience of record keeping

  COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

  Essential

  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Ability to work in a busy environment
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
  • Good communication Skills

  Desirable

  • Plan delegated workload

  Person Specification

  QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

  Essential

  • English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
  • Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate issued by an employer
  • Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role

  Desirable

  • Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Healthcare Support

  KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

  Essential

  • Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months)
  • Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post
  • Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession
  • Understand the importance of record keeping
  • Literacy Skills
  • IT skills
  • Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act

  Desirable

  • Experience of record keeping

  COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

  Essential

  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Ability to work in a busy environment
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
  • Good communication Skills

  Desirable

  • Plan delegated workload

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Allan House Health Centre

  Station Road

  Sowerby Bridge

  HX6 3AD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Allan House Health Centre

  Station Road

  Sowerby Bridge

  HX6 3AD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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