Band 4 HCA

NHS

  • Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
  • £27,485-30,162 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Would you be interested in a career within the Community as a Band 4 Health care Assistant, in the Mid Beds Community nursing team? Are you passionate about providing patient centered, holistic care and want to deliver excellent and compassionate care to people over the age of 18 that live in Bedfordshire? We are looking for two Band 4 to join our nursing team with the motivation to progress to an NA. You will be contributing to the development and delivery of high quality evidence based patient care to an identified group of patients.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for two dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people who have excellent communication, IT literate and problem solving skills alongside a passion for patient centered care. You will work corporately within our Primary Care Team and will be supporting the Community Nurses and the wider MDT to with provide high quality care to housebound residents who live with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions. You will be a team player with a professional approach to care and act as a good role model for other members of the team.About usOur Trust is known for offering excellent training, personal development programmes, supportive coaching and competency frameworks; to enhance skills and career development which meet the goals and aspirations of the individual. Nursing Associates are encouraged to apply to support the delivery of quality community care and be a key part of the future model of community care. You will be involved in urgent community response and virtual ward as well as planned care to a caseload of people.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number363-CHB7362609Job locationsBiggleswade Health CenterSaffron RoadBiggleswadeSG18 8DJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThere are two posts available based in Shefford Health Centre to deliver care to patients in Mid Beds and Steppingley Hub to deliver care to patients living in West Mid Beds.The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues to cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.A full induction programme will be provided.The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational 7.5 hour shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.Further Information: Team Leads: Laura Kirkman and Kelly Smith Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThere are two posts available based in Shefford Health Centre to deliver care to patients in Mid Beds and Steppingley Hub to deliver care to patients living in West Mid Beds.The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues to cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.A full induction programme will be provided.The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational 7.5 hour shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.Further Information: Team Leads: Laura Kirkman and Kelly SmithPerson SpecificationCar driverEssential
  • Car Driver
  • Able to travel between locations
Education/ Qualification/ TrainingEssential
  • Care certificate
  • GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
  • Community experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Work experience relevant to the post
  • Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
  • Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
  • oTo carry out any other clinical duties under instruction from senior staff within the Integrated Community Services covering other staff within the service to meet patient needs.
  • oEnsures all patients on caseload have an up-to-date care plan carried out by a qualified health care professional.
  • oWorks with the extended primary care team to work through the patient-focused care plan.
  • Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor care
Key CharacteristicsEssential
  • Be a positive ambassador for change and be a team player
  • Be an influential member of the Primary Health Care Team using knowledge and skills to provide high standards of care.
Desirable
  • Be familiar with SystmOne in order to use the single assessment documentation in achieving person centred care.
  • The ability to collect and collate data
  • Be a team player
Person SpecificationCar driverEssential
  • Car Driver
  • Able to travel between locations
Education/ Qualification/ TrainingEssential
  • Care certificate
  • GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
  • Community experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Work experience relevant to the post
  • Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
  • Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
  • oTo carry out any other clinical duties under instruction from senior staff within the Integrated Community Services covering other staff within the service to meet patient needs.
  • oEnsures all patients on caseload have an up-to-date care plan carried out by a qualified health care professional.
  • oWorks with the extended primary care team to work through the patient-focused care plan.
  • Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor care
Key CharacteristicsEssential
  • Be a positive ambassador for change and be a team player
  • Be an influential member of the Primary Health Care Team using knowledge and skills to provide high standards of care.
Desirable
  • Be familiar with SystmOne in order to use the single assessment documentation in achieving person centred care.
  • The ability to collect and collate data
  • Be a team player

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