A fantastic opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic Health Care Assistant to join our expanding ambulatory integrated clinic service. We have sites citywide, providing care to ambulatory patients in clinic settings with referrals from primary care and LCH neighbourhood teams. When you join us, we will collaborate with you to develop your own personal development plan. You will have excellent communication skills and maintain a high standard of clinical work when conducting nursing procedures. You will be resilient, motivated, and adaptable to working in an ever-changing environment and of course, a passion for providing the best possible care.You will ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. The service runs Monday to Friday, we are looking for fulltime and part time staff (minimum of 3 days a week). We can offer flexible working on days worked if part time and shifts available are 8-4 or 10-6pm (location dependent). You may be asked to cover more than one clinic location weekly and potentially required to provide annual leave and sickness cover at other locations around the city for service needs.The post holder will be providing clinical treatment in a clinic setting, working solo but will have access to senior clinicians for advice via MS teams or phone.You will be responsible ensuring the delivery of:• Line Care, Catheter Care, Wound Care, Injections, suture removal etc.• Managing a caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner• Complete clinical training needs and development, such as caseload reviews and in service training.• Attend clinical supervision regularly.• Managing your clinic diary which will involve clinical decision making.• Provide clinical support and advice to administration, as well as patients/relatives/carers.• Promote self-management where indicated for the patient.You will collaborate closely with colleagues in our Neighbourhood teams, GP Practices and services such as the Falls, Continence, Urology and Colorectal Care to co-ordinate the best care for patients.Main duties of the job:You will work alongside District Nurses, Community Matrons, Occupational and Physiotherapists, Neighbourhood Clinical Assistants, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Self-Management Facilitators in one MDT to provide truly holistic care for our patients.You will have effective communication skills and maintain a high standard of clinical work when conducting nursing procedures.You will provide person centred care, helping patients to reach their goals and promoting self-management.You will be resilient, motivated, and adaptable to working in an ever-changing environment and of course, a passion for providing the best possible care.You will ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.For questions about the job; please contact Sallie Smith Clinical Lead sallie.smith@nhs.netWorking for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
