Health Care Assistant - SW District Nursing Teams - Abingdon

at  Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Whether you are an experienced Health Care Assistant looking for a new challenge or looking to develop your community career - this role is for you! Vacancies in Faringdon, Didcot , Abingdon and Wantage district nursing teams.
We would be delighted to offer the opportunity to join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive team delivering outstanding care within the South West district nursing teams., which consist of Abingdon, Faringdon, Wantage and Didcot. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with our colleagues across the South locality to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care delivery.
This opportunity is available to Health Care Assistants who are ready to take the next step into developing their own community career.
The post requires locality wide accessibility at times covering other bases within the area and therefore the ability to travel between sites is essential.
You will support the nursing team to deliver outstanding care, showing support to our patients and their families; helping to promote independence, dignity and positively enhancing the lives of the patients in our care.
We welcome applications from experienced Healthcare Assistants wishing to change to community nursing or for individuals who are looking for a new and rewarding career opportunity. Community experience or evidence of working in a care setting is desirable.
As a team member you will receive on-going support with an excellent development programme to help you reach your full potential. We can also provide opportunities for you to progress in your career with Apprenticeships and Nursing Associate Training available.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered within people’s homes.
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve then we would love to hear from you.
An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care or National Care Certificate is required for this post. If this qualification is not held, successful candidates must be willing to commence this within 6 months of starting in post

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