Community Healthcare Assistant - Adult Community Nursing

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant who is passionate about delivering high-quality care within a community setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join Horsham PCN community Nursing team , supporting patients in their own homes and local community. This position is ideal for:

• Individuals seeking to start a career in healthcare.
• Existing Band 3 Healthcare Assistants who wish to develop their clinical knowledge and practice within a community environment., a)To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members e.g. venepuncture, patient specific sub-cutaneous injections, sample collection, blood pressure monitoring, medications, wound care, catheter care and other tasks according to training and competencies. To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task.
b) Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi Professional Team. c) Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided. d) To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy. e) To escalate and report patient progress/ status on a shift by shift basis to senior team members f) To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs. g) To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs h) To respond effectively and actively to complaints and escalate appropriately following departmental policies. i) To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process. j) To promote equality for all, including the maintenance of confidentiality, supporting individual customs, values and spiritual beliefs and ensuring that anti discriminatory practices are demonstrated

Community or healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will gain skills in:
• Insulin administration
• Wound care
• Clinical observations
  
  We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services. Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.