Healthcare Assistant

Job Introduction

Are you a compassionate Healthcare Assistant looking to make a real difference in your local community?

We are looking for a motivated and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our Community Nursing Team based at Sheppey Community Hospital.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll support Community Nurses to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes and community clinic settings across the Isle of Sheppey and surrounding areas.

You'll work with patients who have a wide range of healthcare needs, helping them maintain their independence, manage long-term conditions and receive care in the comfort of their own homes whenever possible. Every day is different, offering the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while developing your clinical skills within a supportive community environment.

Our teams are equipped with modern mobile technology, enabling you to access patient information and complete documentation remotely, helping you spend more time delivering care and less time travelling back to base.

Whether you're looking to develop your healthcare career or bring your existing experience into a community setting, you'll be supported through ongoing training, development opportunities and a welcoming multidisciplinary team.

#### Package Description

As a Healthcare Assistant within our Community Nursing Service, you'll be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality care to patients in their own homes and community clinic settings across the Isle of Sheppey and surrounding communities.

At HCRG Care Group, we're committed to supporting our colleagues to thrive both professionally and personally. In return for your dedication, you'll receive:

Salary of £25,258 per annum

Access to our Group Pension Scheme

Flexible access to your earned wages to help manage unexpected expenses

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including:

• + Mental health resources and counselling
• + Legal and financial advice
• + Career coaching and life management support
• + Health and wellbeing initiatives and challenges
• Access to eLearning, career pathways and ongoing professional development through our award-winning Learning Enterprise
• A supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Modern mobile technology to support flexible community working
• Free tea and coffee at your base location
• #### Main Responsibilities
• Working closely with Community Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will:
• Deliver high-quality care to patients within their own homes and community clinic settings
• Support patients with a range of healthcare needs, including wound care, diabetes management and end-of-life care
• Undertake delegated clinical activities within your scope of competence
• Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions to registered clinicians
• Promote patient dignity, independence and wellbeing at all times
• Accurately document care provided using electronic patient record systems
• Develop positive working relationships with patients, families and healthcare professionals
• Contribute to preventing unnecessary hospital admissions through effective community-based care
• Support the continual improvement of services through shared learning and best practice
• #### About You
• We're looking for a compassionate, motivated and organised individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.

To be successful in this role, you'll have

An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate plus relevant experience, or equivalent healthcare qualification and experience

Previous experience working in a healthcare, community or care setting

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload

Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

#### Essential Requirements

Full UK driving licence

Access to a vehicle for work purposes

Ability to travel across the service area in a timely manner

#### Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your healthcare career within a supportive Community Nursing Team while making a real difference to people's lives every day.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, work closely with experienced community healthcare professionals and support patients to remain independent within their own homes and communities.

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality care and enjoy working in the community, we'd love to hear from you.

Questions about the role? Feel free to reach out to Sam on +44 78846 59420 or [email protected].