Community Health Care Assistant - Twilight - Surrey Downs H&C

at  Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

SURREY DOWNS HEALTH & CARE

An exciting opportunity has become available within the East Elmbridge Community Nursing Team, a recognised finalist in the 2023 Nursing Times Awards.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our integrated community nursing team, based out of Molesey Hospital. If you think you’ve got what it takes to join our pioneering team then please do get in touch.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

The dedicated Healthcare Assistant is meant to work within the East Elmbridge Community Service alongside registered community nurses on twilight duty. The role involves providing care to housebound patients across Surrey Downs Health & Care localities. Your responsibilities will include delivering clinical interventions as delegated by senior team members, following personalised care plans, and providing personal, social, and emotional support to patients. You will also promote patient health and well-being, educate family members, maintain accurate records, and assist with administrative tasks. Strong teamwork, effective communication, safeguarding, and contributing to the Surrey Downs Health & Care Clinical Governance and Risk Management strategies are essential. Additionally, you will ensure a safe and efficient working environment.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

• Primary responsibility will be to work with a registered community nurse on twilight duty for housebound patients in their own homes across Surrey Downs Health & Care localities – you will also be required to undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a senior team member
• Work as part of the team in the delivery of patient care, within the agreed guidelines
• Treat all patients as individuals, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times
• Follow individualised care plans devised by a senior team member and assist patients with personal, social, practical and emotional support as recorded

Health Promotion

• To assist in the promotion of the health and well being of patients
• Be involved in supporting, informing and educating family/carers where appropriate

Administration and Clerical Duties

• Maintain accurate and clear record keeping
• Participate in clerical duties as required by the team
• Take and record telephone messages, respond and liaise appropriately
• To be responsible for maintaining data entry and other record keeping

Team Working

• Maintain regular contact with the senior team member and communicate all relevant issues regarding patient progress

General

• Be able to work confidently at all competencies required for the role indentifying any areas of learning need to the senior team member as soon as they arise
• Work in co-operation with all other professionals and agencies involved in the care of the patient
• Be aware and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals
• Participate in the Surrey Downs Health & Care Clinical Governance Strategy
• Participate in the Surrey Downs Health & Care Risk Management Strategy
• Undertake any such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities and scale of this post
• Maintain safe and efficient office environment e.g. tidy, hazard free
• Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others in the working environment and to follow safe working practice
• Co owners are employed to work within Surrey Downs Health & Care localities and may be reasonably requested to move base temporarily or on a more permanent basis, as requested by service needs