Advanced Healthcare Assistant

Job summary We are looking for a full-time Advanced Health Care Assistant (AHCA) to work in our Ashford Primary CareNetwork, to work with our community nursing teams, who play an important role in supporting patients bycaring for them in the comfort of their own home.
Your role will help the NHS meet the needs of elderly,disabled or vulnerable patients who may not be able to easily visit the GP surgery or hospital.
You will workboth autonomously and collaboratively within a supportive environment, ensuring excellent patient care whilstreassuring and helping families along the will be based at Trinity House, Ashford and will work closely with our GP colleagues and other communityservices.
We help meet your career ambitions through our flexible in-house learning and developmentprograms including many health and wellbeing opportunities available to you.Successful applicants are required to have the qualification level specified in the person specification in orderto carry out the job, however, we do welcome applications who are currently looking to complete their level 3NVQ or equivalent recognized qualification.Therefore, if you do not have the essential qualification for the role, this may not be an automatic barrier toyou being offered an interview.
Main duties of the job Candidate will be expected to have good IT skills, and will require clinical skills, for example phlebotomy,simple wound dressings, bandaging, injection technique, all of which we can support with learning andcompetencies.Successful applicants are required to have the qualification level specified in the person specification in orderto carry out the job, however, we do welcome applicants from individuals wishing to further their knowledgeand skills and to gain this recognised qualification, which we will support.
Therefore, if you do not have theessential qualification for the role, this may not be an automatic barrier to you being offered an interview.Together we can empower you to really make a difference to patients' lives.
The very different world we areliving in at the moment has given us the opportunity to rethink how we provide our services here at are rated as "outstanding" and we provide consistent, high quality care across all of our services.
TheTrust's priority is to make sure all colleagues are protected as we go about our daily work and through that tomake sure the care we provide for patients, clients and service users remains as excellent as ever.
About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities.
To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce.
We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms.
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Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments.
We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both See where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathways Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role.
Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ/ QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent or working towards Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths) Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Healthcare Assistant/ Worker in a health or social care setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (EPay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS) Desirable Experience of community nursing environment Knowledge Essential Awareness of developments in the NHS Knowledge of up to date clinical practice.
Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker Skills and abilities Essential Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative Moderate IT skills.
Personal attributes Essential Empathetic Supportive Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Ability to manage Essential Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
Ability to manage own time effectively.