You must competently care for patients, ensure clinical standards, follow Trust policies for safety, and engage in personal and professional development to maintain care quality.

You will provide patient care, maintain clinical standards, ensure a safe environment, and engage in personal development activities to enhance care quality.

People, HR & Administration

Healthcare

United Kingdom

London

Large

NHS England is the national health service of England, responsible for overseeing the delivery of healthcare services and improving the health and well-being of the population. Their focus is on ensuring high-quality, accessible, and equitable healthcare for all individuals in England. NHS England works collaboratively with healthcare providers, professionals, and stakeholders to shape and implement policies, strategies, and initiatives that promote better health outcomes and address the healthcare needs of the population. They aim to continuously improve the healthcare system, enhance patient experiences, and support the delivery of efficient and effective healthcare services across the country.

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We lead and support the NHS in England to deliver improved care for patients.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2x enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Health care assistants (HCA)/Support workers (HCSW)to join our Urgent care response (UCR) team on 6 months fixed term or secondment contracts.UCR is part of the NHS Long Term Plan and Ageing Well Programme to support England's ageing population and those with complex needs. The Senior HCA /HCSW will be part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients. Support and supervision will be provided by a Registered Professional. We are looking for people who are compassionate, highly motivated, enthusiastic and possess excellent communication and team working abilities to work within our diverse multicultural community. With the renewed emphasis on community-based care, this is a great time to join our team and continue your journey. Duties The Senior HCA /Healthcare Support Worker will carry out a range of patient care tasks and duties to enable the team to provide an effective and efficient service within the community setting. To achieve this, the post holder/s will: * Competently perform the necessary aspects of care for patients * Ensure effective delivery of clinical care is provided to patients and that an acceptable standard is maintained. * Follow Trust policies and provide a safe and person-centred environment for the treatment of patients. * Participate in personal and practice development activities to maintain standards of care. Please see the attached candidate information pack for detailed duties and responsibilities of the role. Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations * Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development * Widening access (anchor institution) and employability * Improving the experience of staff with disability * Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development * Making equalities mainstream For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Trevor Long Job title: Advanced Clinical Practitioner Email address: trevor.long@nhs.net Telephone number: 07900594383

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2x enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Health care assistants (HCA)/Support workers (HCSW)to join our Urgent care response (UCR) team on 6 months fixed term or secondment contracts.UCR is part of the NHS Long Term Plan and Ageing Well Programme to support England's ageing population and those with complex needs.The Senior HCA /HCSW will be part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients. Support and supervision will be provided by a Registered Professional.We are looking for people who are compassionate, highly motivated, enthusiastic and possess excellent communication and team working abilities to work within our diverse multicultural community.With the renewed emphasis on community-based care, this is a great time to join our team and continue your journey.DutiesThe Senior HCA /Healthcare Support Worker will carry out a range of patient care tasks and duties to enable the team to provide an effective and efficient service within the community setting. To achieve this, the post holder/s will: * Competently perform the necessary aspects of care for patients * Ensure effective delivery of clinical care is provided to patients and that an acceptable standard is maintained. * Follow Trust policies and provide a safe and person-centred environment for the treatment of patients. * Participate in personal and practice development activities to maintain standards of care.      Please see the attached candidate information pack for detailed duties and responsibilities of the role.Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations * Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development * Widening access (anchor institution) and employability * Improving the experience of staff with disability * Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development * Making equalities mainstream      For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Trevor Long Job title: Advanced Clinical Practitioner Email address: trevor.long@nhs.net Telephone number: 07900594383

Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker - Urgent care response Team

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