Twilight Health Care Assistant - Surrey Downs H&C Surrey Downs Health and Care

Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Surrey Downs Health & Care

Epsom Twilight Team are a friendly and supportive small community team. We are looking for a caring, passionate and motivated health care assistant/s willing to continue to expand and develop their own skills and knowledge while supporting the patients and the team. The role is a community role so driving is essential. All nursing visits are delivered in pairs. The working hours are 6:30pm - 11:30am; we currently have 5 shifts available, however, we would consider someone willing to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week.

Working under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse to support and assist the nursing team to provide a high-quality standard of care and the promotion of physical, mental, and emotional health to individual patients in their own homes.

To be an effective member of the Multidisciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of the senior team member. The post holder is responsible for their own practice, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role. The registered nurse retains accountability for the care delivered by the HCA.

Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services, and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.

Surrey Downs Health And Care has a track record of providing person-centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:

1. The three GP federations: GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care, and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
2. CSH Surrey
3. Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust
4. Surrey County Council

Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries, and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.

It's on those grounds that Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed. We want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care, and treatment more easily than ever before.

In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.

Clinical

• To support and assist the senior team member in the provision of a high standard of care and the promotion of physical, mental, and emotional health to individuals and client groups.
• To be an effective member of the Multidisciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of the senior team member.
• Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a senior team member.

Health Promotion

• Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards.
• To be involved in supporting, educating, and informing family/carers where appropriate.
• Assist in the promotion of health and wellbeing of patients.

Administration And Clerical Duties

• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed, and contemporaneous records according to SDHC procedures.
• Take and record telephone messages, respond and liaise appropriately.
• Manage stationery and documentation supplies.
• To be responsible for maintaining data entry and other record keeping e.g., recording mileage and annual leave on staff databases.

Team Working

• Work as part of the team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to the role.
• Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required.
• Maintain regular contact with the senior team member and communicate all relevant issues.

Please note this advert may close early if there are high volumes of applicants.

This advert closes on Thursday 24 Apr 2025.