Health Care Assistant

The Leys District Nursing team are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to be part of the Oxford City District nursing service.

The post requires locality wide driving at times covering other bases within the City.

You will support the nursing team to deliver outstanding care, showing support to our patients and their families; helping to promote independence, dignity and positively enhancing the lives of the patients in our care.

We welcome applications from experienced Healthcare Assistants wishing to change to community nursing or for individuals who are looking for a new and rewarding career opportunity.

As a team member you will receive on-going support with an excellent development programme to help you reach your full potential. We can also provide opportunities for you to progress in your career with Apprenticeships and Nursing Associate Training available.

Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Staff accommodation
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve then we would love to hear from you.

An NVQ level 3 in health and social care or a willingness to complete this are essential along with a full UK driving license and access to vehicle of work purposes.

Please note:

• New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
• Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
• Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
• Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
• We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
• Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.