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Job summary

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HCA/Driver
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
839-7283958-BM
Employer
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Norwich Community Hospital
Town
Norwich
Salary
£24,169 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
14/07/2025

Employer heading

NHS

Driver/Health Care Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C’s “compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels”, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.

Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.

We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.

Job overview

To provide a supportive role to the Out of Hours Community Nursing Service in the delivery of high standards of healthcare to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team you will be required:
Work in partnership with the nurse co-ordinator to support deployment of clinical teams as
directed.
Drive Nurses to visits of patients
Undertake care under the supervision of the registered nurse
Engage in the use of SystmOne including mobile working
Engage with referral to discharge standard processes
To be aware of the demand and capacity model which will reflect workload needs at any given time
Engage in admission avoidance when required

Working for our organisation

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Coordination support
Work as part of the clinical triage team within the Out of Hours Community Nursing service, and under the direction of a nurse coordinator, whilst on shift undertake the registering of referrals. Under supervision of the nurse coordinator assist in allocation of visits and to ensure visits are prioritised according to the service and the patient need.
Ensure all documentation and recordkeeping undertaken in line with local SOP’s and Trust Policies.
Use assistive technology to support the allocation/ deployment of visits fairly and efficiently
Assist with processing of urgent referrals by using geographical knowledge with the assistance of technology.
Work in accordance with the local processes and standard operating procedures as set out by the Trust.
Be a knowledge resource for troubleshooting assistive technology alongside the nurse co-ordinator.
Effectively communicate with teams deployed to visits.

Driver
Locate and drive the Out of Hours Nurse safely to designated address and back to the team’s base
Ensure the vehicle used is fuelled and maintained in accordance with the lease terms and road safety regulations, and ready to use at the start of each shift
Ensure that the vehicle logs are completed at the end of each shift to a standard to satisfy auditors
Interact with satnav devices including training and troubleshooting
Effectively communicate with co-ordination team

HCA
Assist the nurse with moving and handling patients as required. Assist the nurse with clinical tasks whererequired
Assist in the delivery and collection of equipment
Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent as appropriate following
organisational policies
Be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products, when assisting with clinical tasks, therefore must utilise precautions and adhere to infection control policies

General
Maintain confidentially and dignity of patients at all times
Be a committed member of the out of Hours Community Nursing service and contribute productively to the delivery of the service
Support the day service by effectively communicating information to the appropriate teams
Report any problems to the coordinator or Line Manager
Report incidents via the Datix incident reporting system
Ensure the base and cars are left secure at all times and ensure the vehicle is clean and tidy
Responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately
Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems
Share responsibility of indirect patient contact tasks, such as answering telephones, arranging appointments, and processing referrals
Work with the team to ensure all shifts are effectively covered by coordination of time off, annual leave, and flexibility in covering absences

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ 2 In Health Care Social Care or equivalent experience
  • GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Driving for a minimum of one year
  • Previous experience in a health/care setting
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in customer care
  • Knowledge of the local area

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Highly motivated
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Good observational & reporting skills
  • Ability to manage stressful situations
  • Concentrate when undertaking patient care and inputting data/patient records
  • Good time management skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • A team player
  • Flexible approachh to accommodate patient/service needs
  • Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills
  • Able to kneel bend and stoop and work in cramped environments
  • Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
  • Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training and short courses including Palliative Care, Long Term Conditions and Diabetes Management
  • Be aware of assistive technology

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills
  • Tact and diplomacy
  • Empathy and sensitivity
  • Ability to report and escalate issues as required
  • Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both written and verbal forms

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria
  • Able to identify with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
  • Resilience to stressful situations
  • Able to prioritise and plan

Other

Essential criteria
  • Must hold a full and valid driving licence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Carers Friendly Tick award EmployersSunflower Hidden DisabilitiesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Care quality commission - OutstandingStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Robert Frank
Job title
Clinical Operations Manager - Out of Hours Team
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07810836054
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