Job overview

The Healthcare Assistant will contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of high quality patient care within a professional team. Will demonstrate responsibility to patients, relatives and colleagues through contribution to the development and monitoring of agreed evidence based practice and to the health and social care programmes.

The Planned community nursing team operates 7 days per week between the hours of 8.30 and 17.00.

This is a developmental role with the opportunity to progress from a Band 2 to Band 3 upon successfully obtaining the relevant qualifications.  

If you don't already have the relevant Level 2 (for band 2) or Level 3 qualification (for band 3) or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete the relevant apprenticeship.

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation.  Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.  This leads to a nationally recognised qualification. 

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of high-quality patient care within a professional team.

In addition, you will also demonstrate responsibility to patients, relatives and colleagues through contribution to the development and monitoring of agreed evidence-based practice and to the health and social care programmes.

• Undertake agreed activities as delegated by a registered nurse, with patients / service users under the 
  direct /In-direct supervision of the qualified staff.
•  Contributes to the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised evidence based care.
•  To maintain accurate records in the patient’s own home or electronically, record new problems as they 
  are identified and report all actions to nurse in charge/case manager.
• The post holder is required to take personal responsibility to incorporate the 6 C vision of care into their 
  care delivery.
• Provide feedback of current patient / service user status to appropriate members of the-professional 
  team.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ 

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook