Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and proactive Health Care Assistant to join the Rapid Intervention Team within the Community Urgent Care Service. This service responds to patients requiring urgent assessments within the community, serving the city of Wolverhampton. The team works with patients in their homes to avoid hospital admission during acute episodes of ill health and provides urgent response to service users with telecare needs.
Main Duties of the Job:
- Support clinicians in assessments by undertaking clinical and therapeutic procedures such as taking clinical observations, obtaining samples, catheter care, and venepuncture.
- Respond to telecare alarms, including supporting patients who have fallen without injury and/or where there is a concern for welfare.
- Provide a varied and interesting day with opportunities to learn new skills and treat people in their homes.
About Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute, and community services. They pride themselves on the diversity of both their staff and the communities they serve. The Trust is committed to fulfilling its values, improving the quality of care for patients, and solving future healthcare challenges. The Trust is rated as “Good” by the CQC and has received numerous awards, including The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
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Working Environment:
The Trust offers a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit individual needs. They encourage prospective applicants to discuss their circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the onboarding process.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
- Provide support to clinicians during assessments
- Undertake simple clinical and therapeutic procedures
- Respond to telecare alarms
- Support patients who have fallen or need welfare checks
- Opportunity to learn new skills and treat people at home
Person Specification
Education:
- NVQ Level 3 (Essential)
Experience:
- Experience in healthcare setting (Essential)
- Experience in community healthcare setting (Desirable)
Flexible Working:
The Trust is committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and considers all requests to work flexibly, taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside service needs.
Qualifications:
- Applicants will need to provide proof of required qualifications as part of the pre-employment process. The Trust will verify the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider.
Sponsorship:
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information regarding Health Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Major Points Contained in the Job Post
| Major Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Health Care Assistant Role in Wolverhampton with Visa Sponsorship |
| Location | Wolverhampton Science Park, Wolverhampton |
| Contract | Permanent |
| Hours | Full-time, 37.5 hours per week |
| Salary | £22,816 – £24,336 per annum |
| Closing Date | July 30, 2024 |
| Main Responsibilities | Supporting clinicians, clinical observations, responding to telecare alarms |
| Essential Qualifications | NVQ Level 3 |
| Desirable Experience | Community healthcare setting |
| Sponsorship Availability | Visa sponsorship available |
| Flexible Working | Options available |
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