Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- South
- Gradd
- Band 3
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Monday - Sunday)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 839-6429846-GP
- Cyflogwr
- Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Long Stratton Community Nursing Team
- Tref
- Long Stratton
- Cyflog
- £22,816 - £24,336 pa
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 12/07/2024 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 15/08/2024
Teitl cyflogwr
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Community Healthcare Assistant
Band 3
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.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a ommunity Healthcare Assistant to our Community Nursing Team based in Long Stratton.
The team visits patients in their own homes (own transport is required) in the areas covered by GP surgeries at Long Stratton, Pulham Maket and Harleston. You will be responsible for providing a variety of interventions, including diabetes care / insulin administration, pressure ulcer care and advice, wound care, venepuncture and catheter care.
Our service works 7 days a week. You will be able to demonstrate flexibility as well a sound clinical basis and understanding of community working.
We would welcome prospective applicants to contact us for further information as well as meeting the team. You will be able to demonstrate a good basic knowledge of health care and appreciation of community based working.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- To contribute to the delivery of a variety of interventions for patients with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
- To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
- To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
- To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The Nursing team is based in Long Stratton and consists of Nurses, Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare assistants. The Therapy team are based with the Nursing team and work very closely. They consist of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Assistant Practitioners.
This small team is part of a wider team with additional bases at Loddon and Diss, each covering their own areas.
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.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Key Areas of Responsibility
- To contribute to the delivery of care packages for patients with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
- To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
- To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
- To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
The post holder will:
- Apply competency based treatment techniques/care to patients with specific conditions under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, following a prescribed treatment/care plan.
- Plan and prioritise own visits to delegated patients, and ensure these are documented in personal work diary.
- Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis
- Make basic judgements on patients’ response to prescribed treatment/care plans, and report findings to a qualified practitioner.
- Liaise with other health care professionals as required.
- Overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patients’ with hearing or cognitive impairment.
- Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy.
- Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrate dexterity and coordination when undertaking treatment of patients where accuracy is important, e.g. taking blood sugars, venepuncture, supervising transfers, and passive exercises.
- Be 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.
- Work predominantly independently on specified tasks, with regular clinical support and supervision by a qualified practitioner.
- Work with qualified practitioners with group work/clinics as required.
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent, and gain consent as appropriate following organisational policies.
- Share responsibility for maintaining store cupboards, pool cars, cleaning specialist equipment and general house keeping tasks.
- Share responsibility of indirect patient contact tasks, such as, answering phones, arranging appointments, processing referrals and inputting activity data.
- Undertake health promotion/education as required, e.g. smoking cessation, falls etc.
- Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
- Demonstrate basic IT and standard keyboard skills.
Professional
The post holder will:
1. To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at and participation in staff meetings, training sessions, courses and reflective practice.
2. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee, maintaining a dynamic personal development plan.
3. To demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and apply to work situations.
4. To provide peer support to other carers.
5. To develop competencies to enhance practice and ability to meet needs of patients and the service.
Communication
- To establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, incorporating motivation, encouragement and confidence building.
- To demonstrate an ability to communicate with patients/carers with complex needs, using clear and effective verbal/non-verbal communication.
- To gather and collate information to enable co-ordinator to plan interventions/liaison with others.
- To provide direct feedback to professionals as appropriate, and in a clear and concise way.
- To contribute to accurate and timely patient records, including data collection.
- To communicate and share information with DN’s, GP’s and SW’s as necessary.
- Be able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives with communication difficulties i.e. deafness, blindness, learning difficulties.
- To provide feedback to co-ordinator in a clear and concise way.
Organisational
The post holder will:
1. Undertake mandatory training as required.
2. Participate in a Personal Development Review process.
3. Undertake Personal Development Plans for other staff members.
4. Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy.
5. Follow Trust policies, and local procedures.
6. Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Team Leader and Trust Policy.
7. Contribute to clinical audit as required.
8. Complete the staff survey as required.
9. Complete risk assessments and incident forms as required.
Research & Development
- May be required to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials or equipment testing.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NVQ 2 in health and social care or equivalent
Meini prawf dymunol
- NVQ 3 in care
Other
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
Personal and People Development
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Open to change and development
- Good organisational skills
- A team player
- Awareness of own limitations
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working within a Healthcare setting
- Evidence of on-going learning
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working in people’s homes.
- Experience of working with people at the End of life
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Highly motivated
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team roles.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
Communication
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to demonstrate Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy and sensitivity
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to identify with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Able to show initiative
- Able to work alone
- Assertive
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Lucy Edwards
- Teitl y swydd
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07717451465
Rhestr swyddi gyda Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth