Job summary

You'll support patients through a range of health checks and clinical care activities, helping them stay well and access the support they need. Working as part of a skilled and supportive nursing team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality care and a positive patient experience. This role involves both direct patient care and supporting the smooth running of clinical services. You will work closely with registered healthcare professionals, patients, carers and partner agencies, contributing to safe, effective and person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Carry out health checks, observations and clinical procedures such as blood pressure monitoring, wound care, vene puncture and ECGs within agreed competencies
• Support patients and carers with advice and information, helping them understand their care and treatment
• Record patient information accurately using electronic systems and maintain high standards of documentation
• Prepare clinical rooms and equipment, maintain stock levels and support the safe running of clinics
• Work with colleagues across the wider healthcare team to deliver coordinated care

What we're looking for:

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience, and a Care Certificate or willingness to achieve this during induction
• Experience working in a healthcare setting and managing your own workload
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a caring and respectful approach
• Basic IT skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, respect and dignity.

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the 'CHCP Perks and Rewards' link.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job description for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 or equivalent level of experience in Health and Social Care
• Hold Care Certificate or willingness to complete within induction period

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge and understanding of basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of prioritising own workload
• Experience of working in a health care environment

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).