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Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

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Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff - who for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

Contact

Address: Units 7/8; Meadow Park; St Ives; Cambridgeshire; PE27 4LG
Contact Number: 0300 555 6655

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Ref: 448-LCA-7087725 Vacancy ID: 7087725

Health Care Assistant - Luton TB & Respiratory Team

Closed for applications on: 28-Mar-2025 00:00

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 28-Mar-2025 00:00

Location

Site: The Poynt, Unit 3-4 Poynters Road,
Town: Luton
Postcode: LU40LA
Major / Minor Region: Cambridgeshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum, pro-rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 3)

Specialty

Main area: TB - Respiratory

Interview date: 16/04/2025

Driven by our Trust values: Honesty, Empathy, Ambition, Respect; the Trust's vision is to provide high quality care to the diverse communities we serve to make their lives better.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Our cultural diversity, long term conditions and disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ staff networks are a key part of this commitment, creating positive change and helping build an inclusive culture across the Trust.

Different ideas, experiences and backgrounds make us stronger and more creative and applications from all walks of life are welcomed - our processes ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

Options for flexible working are considered for all roles within CCS, including job share opportunities, compressed hours, annualised hours, tailored working patterns and more. If you are interested in flexible working, please talk to the recruiting manager for this vacancy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Provide advice and instruction to patients to explain any procedures being undertaken.

2. Understand the principles of data protection and patient confidentiality and the policies and procedures surrounding them.

3. Attend and participate in staff meetings.

4. Basic understanding of IT and ability to use e-mail and willingness to undertake training for any systems used to collect and manage patient data.

5. Communicate with practice staff and GP’s regarding results and collection of specimens.

6. Refer patient queries to the nursing staff in a timely fashion.

7. Provide understanding and support to patients having difficulty coping with their condition.

8. To be supportive and communicative with patients & colleagues.

9. To ensure at all times patients are treated with care and compassion.

10. Report any change or deviation from planned care package to nursing staff.

11. Recognise change in patients need and with instruction adapt care package accordingly.

12. Recognise abnormal results following monitoring and inform nursing staff.

13. Undertake the delivery of patient care packages under the supervision of nursing staff.

14. Manage and prioritise workload.

15. To liaise with other health professionals, social services, GP’s, hospital staff and other agencies involved in the care of each patient as required.

16. To accurately take and record telephone messages as required.

17. Undertake set nursing procedures following training and assessment e.g. phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, preparing patients as necessary prior to procedure, using aseptic technique.

18. Undertake the screening of patients for TB, support with the find and treat events and any mass screening that is required.

19. Support in pulmonary rehab to ensure patients follow a plan of care to maximise their time on the programme.

20. Driving skills, including in icy and snowy conditions.

21. To acquire core skills in basic physiotherapy, nursing care and nursing techniques.

22. To provide general office duties i.e.: filing, photocopying as required.

23. Be able to implement packages of care, therapy or treatment prescribed by qualified members of the team. This will initially be done with supervision from a qualified member of the team.

24. Support patients in achieving goals set in care packages.

25. Undertake personal care as required.

26. Deliver prescribed medication to patients, operating within set protocols.

27. To provide reassurance & psychological support to patients in an acute phase of illness which may involve short episodes of intensive input to prevent hospital admission.

28. To maintain a neat and tidy appearance and professional approach to work, patients, their families & other colleagues.

29. To act in a manner that is courteous, polite friendly and considerate at all times.

30. Ensure all electronic and paper based records are kept up to date and filed appropriately.

31. To maintain accurate and comprehensive records, recording and providing statistical information by means of computer and other methods.

32. To supply information to the client where appropriate using computer database and written materials.

33. To monitor stock in partnership with the nursing team.

On April 1^st 2025, the Boards of Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust and Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust will come together to deliver services as a group, with a singular board operating across both organisations. Both trusts are high performing specialist community health and care providers working in the East of England. Both have a strong track record, with the highest ratings from the Care Quality Commission, best in class NHS staff survey outcomes, and a decade of experience in innovation and clinical development.

The group model provides health and care services to a population of 3.2 million in their homes and neighbourhoods. We provide care that supports people from the very beginning to the very end of their lives.

We will remain 2 separate employers until further notice and the specific role being advertised will be in employed by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

Certificate of Sponsorship

For roles that are eligible for sponsorship, applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker Visa to work in the UK are welcome, and will be considered alongside all other applications. You are strongly advised to visit Check if you need a UK Visa website (Opens in a new tab), and familiarise yourself with what is required which should assist you in your understanding of the process

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here. (Opens in a new tab)

UK Registration

For roles that require professional registration, applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new tab)

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Our safe recruitment pre-employment checks are undertaken before an appointment is confirmed and may include a DBS check. Where the role requires you to drive, we'll ask you to validate your driving licence online via the DVLA.

In submitting an application, you authorise Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE will be via the e-mail address on your application form. If you have not been invited to interview within 2 weeks of the closing date, you unfortunately haven’t been successful on this occasion, but keep an eye on our vacancies as a job that’s just right for you may appear!

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.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

Good standard of spoken & written English
NVQ in Health studied to Level 3 or willingness to work towards

Desirable criteria

Admin/clerical training

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working with the public
Previous experience of working in a team
Experience of working in a health care setting.

Desirable criteria

Phlebotomy experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

Basic IT skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Accurate and methodical approach to work
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to cope with challenging behaviour
Willingness to learn new skills

Desirable criteria

Presentation skills

Working within Professional Boundaries

Essential criteria

Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
Understands the principle of confidentiality

Emotional Awareness

Essential criteria

In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down.
Has a balanced understanding of self and others
Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development