Now Hiring: Health Care Assistant in Amersham (Visa Sponsorship Offered)

Job role: Health Care AssistantCompany name: NHS JobsSalary:

£24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per yearJob Reference : C9434-25-0880Read also:

Health Care Assistant needed inNHS JobsAbout the Job:An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Community Healthcare Assistant with the Amersham Adult Community Healthcare Team. This will be a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. Ending 28th February 2026.The role is to provide support with nursing interventions to patients in their home environment, with support from a qualified nursing team. Please contact us if you are interested in joining our friendly team.In this role you will become a competent Community Healthcare Assistant. Our skills include insulins administration, end of life support, leg ulcer management, wound care, medication management, prevention of admission work and Multi Disciplinary Team working.Our days are varied, with teamwork and compassion being at the heart of everything we do. The Team aims to provide the highest standard of care for our patients. We will support you through your induction and gaining your skill competencies.Ideally you should have a wide range of clinical expertise within the NHS as well as experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment. You must be innovative in your approach and willing to work with other members of the community team and ward staff to ensure a high-quality service delivery. You must be willing to develop your own knowledge and skills. You will need to have a full driving licence and access to a car.The Adult Community Healthcare Team provides a 24/7 service.Main duties of the job

The post will involve working in the community, supporting the community nurses in providing nursing care interventions, and promoting independence in the patient’s home environment.This is an exciting and innovative service. Candidates to be experienced carers and be able to demonstrate having experience or knowledge of supporting patients in their own homes. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of health professionals and informal carers. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable, being able to respond to need at short notice.In order to respond to the healthcare needs of the local population, the services covers a 7 days a week rota which therefore includes weekends and bank holidays.Ideally the candidate will have experience and must hold a NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.The Adult Community Healthcare Team reflects an integrated approach that has been designed in response to the changing needs from the local population, with a special emphasis being placed on the proactive vision of care for patients in the community setting.Our teams are supportive and nurture an open learning environment to equip and develop individuals to provide high standards of care.About us

Why colleagues think we are “a great place to work!”What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you’ll have access to NHS discount schemes.We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.What do we stand for?Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.Job description

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For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.See more

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