Job summaryThe Community Night Service based in Stoke Mandeville Hospital is delighted to announce a new opportunity for a part time Band 3 Community Health Care Assistant.Holding a full and valid drivers licence is essential to this role, as well as the ability to drive a trust car whilst supporting the nursing team to deliver care to patients in their own home. (Automatic and manual driving are required)The ACHT reflects an integrated approach that has been designed in response to the changing needs of the local population, with a special emphasis being placed on the proactive vision of care for patients in the community setting. The post will involve working in the community, supporting the community nurses and promoting independence in the patient's home environment.Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting and innovative service. Candidates need to be experienced Health Care Assistants. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of health professionals and informal carers. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable, being able to respond to need at short notice.In order to respond to the healthcare needs of the local population, the services covers a 7 days a week rota which therefore includes weekends , bank holidays and the possibility of the occasional night dutyIdeally the candidate should hold a NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.About usListen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfDWhat does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?sWe're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssentialEnglish and Maths Qualification. Either; GCSE A-C, Functional Skills Level 2, or GCSE 4 +NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR Diploma in Health and Support Level 3 OR Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3)ExperienceEssentialPrevious caring experience of working in health or social care environmentAwareness of the needs of older peopleDesirableAwareness of the needs of people with long term conditionsPrevious NHS/Social care /Voluntary organisation experienceUnderstanding of Integrated TeamSkills & KnowledgeEssentialGood written skillsIT skillsHas a valid UK drivers licence for manual and automatic carsIs confident working out of hours/night shift workingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustAddressWilliam Rathbone, Stoke Mandeville HospitalMandeville RoadAylesburyHP218ALEmployer's websitehttps://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)