Band 3 HCA/Support worker

Must have a driving licence and own a car

Essential:

• Able to work without direct supervision, as agreed within the team, to achieve the objectives of the post
• Able to make correct decision within a set of clear guidelines
• Able to prioritise tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and persuasive skills where necessary
• Ability to manipulate fine tools, e.g. for Venepuncture
• Able to use a variety of IT systems e.g. email, EMIS
• Experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting.
• Experience of team working.
• Experience of working without direct supervision
• Ability to practice in a non-discriminatory way when approaching all colleagues and service users 
• An understanding of team dynamics, including what factors make a team work well and what can go wrong and why.

Desirable:

• Recent relevant experience within the community setting