Job overview

We are looking for a  Senior Health Care support worker to join our experienced team within the Louth & Wold Community Nursing team 

Located within the grounds of Louth Hospital  the community nursing team covers a wide geographical area.  You will visit housebound patients delivering wound care, medication, palliative care from a care plan under the direction of a registered clinician.    This is a very rewarding job for anyone interested in supporting patients at home.  You will work autonomously  once induction has been completed ( pool car available) . Previous experience in community working would be advantageous. The team welcomes  in site visits 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will actively deliver  care that meets the needs of patients at home or within a  care setting  under the direction of a qualified Nurse  You will working within the Trust's policies and procedures at all times.  

The post holder will record patient information and carry out a range of delegated clinical health care duties including  nursing  care ensuring that patients /clients receive safe, individualised and effective care which supports health and wellbeing and promotes self- care where appropriate and possible.

The post holder may also be expected to perform a range of non-clinical duties as requested including ordering of stores, audits, and  attendance at allocated meetings.  

Working for our organisation

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.

At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS’ workforce. 

LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives.  Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments.  Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.

We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an ‘earn while you learn’ apprenticeship programme.  Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev