Job summary
Are you a Health Care Assistant with a
Level 2/3 NVQ Qualification in Health/Social Care, who is interested in a
role caring for frail and complex
patients whom are at risk of further deterioration in health or an avoidable
hospital admission or unnecessary length of hospital stay.
We are recruiting a part time HCA to
work in the Enhanced Care Team, under the supervision of trained nurses,
undertaking a broad range of health care activities and duties relating to the
care of frail and complex patients in their own homes or residential care.
The successful candidate will be
working within a multi-professional team of ANPs, Nurses, Paramedics,
Pharmacists and Support staff and will be offered development and training to
fulfil this job role and personal development objectives.
This role is for 3 days per week, days are negotiable and will be discussed at interview.
The role will be working for the PCN, the post-holder will be employed through The Adam Practice (Lead Practice) on behalf of the PCN.
Informal visits are welcome, please email pcn.hr@dorsetgp.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The focus of the role will be to
support the provision of clinical care for identified patients with frail
and/or complex needs usually in their own homes in accordance with the
patients' care plan. They will work as part of a team supported by qualified nurses,
but the successful candidate must be able to work with minimum direct
supervision.
The successful candidate will assist in the identification
of those individuals with more complex health needs and with discussion with
colleagues, refer for a holistic, multi-dimensional, interdisciplinary
assessment. To participate in the MDT meetings, where appropriate
The successful candidate to be able to establish
and maintain effective communications with patients, carers, and health
professionals in a professional manner. To identify social isolation and
loneliness, being proactive in signposting the ageing well population to
relevant resources to empower patients to remain active and engage within their
communities.
Assistance with ongoing support of
patients, their families, and carers to manage their frailty and long-term
health conditions. This will involve, following appropriate
competency-based training, to undertake delegated clinical tasks and procedures such as, phlebotomy,
ECG, BMI/BP readings, Urinalysis, diabetic foot checks / ear checks etc.
About us
Poole
Central PCN is the second largest PCN in Dorset and one of the first to develop
an operational Hub with a central co-ordination team and clinical teams
co-located in a dedicated building.
The PCN
services comprise a multi-professional Enhanced Care Team, responding to the
needs of the population who are housebound or living in long term residential
care. The ECT comprises ANPs, RNs, HCAs, Paramedics, Specialist Diabetes and
Respiratory Nurses and Clinical Pharmacists, working together to optimise
clinical outcomes and support people to remain living independently whenever
possible and working closely with Practice Teams to ensure effective
co-ordinated care.
We work
collaboratively with partners in health and social care and are currently
developing a number of pathways that involve models if integrated working and
information systems and digital technology have a key part to play in achieving
greater efficiency in how we work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the provision of clinical
care for identified patients with frail and/or complex needs usually in their
own homes in accordance with the patients care plan. To be supported by the
ECT trained nurses but able to work with minimum direct supervision.
To establish and maintain effective
communications with patients, carers, and health professionals in a
professional manner.
To assist with ongoing support of
patients, their families, and carers to manage their frailty and long-term
health conditions.
To identify social isolation and loneliness, being
proactive in signposting the ageing well population to relevant resources to
empower patients to remain active and engage within their communities.
To be able to
identify and recognise a deterioration in an individuals health and
act promptly to refer to relevant health professional to minimise the risk of
rapid deterioration or where appropriate, avoid hospital admission.
To have knowledge
and understanding of the NEWS scoring format to assist with effective
communication in acute/deteriorating presentations.
In line with the PCN/ Practices Team
policy, to update patient records ensuring entries are accurate, relevant, and
timely and communicate care provided appropriately.
Following appropriate
competency-based training, to undertake delegated clinical tasks and procedures such as, phlebotomy,
ECG, bmi/bp readings, Urinalysis, diabetic foot checks.
To support the facilitation of early discharge, where possible, from
hospital for case managed patients by co-ordination of care and services to be
delivered within primary care/community.
To assist in the identification of those individuals with
more complex health needs, with discussion with colleagues, refer for a
holistic, multi-dimensional, interdisciplinary assessment with members of the
MDT specialising in older peoples health, including a geriatrician. To
participate in the MDT meetings, where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the provision of clinical
care for identified patients with frail and/or complex needs usually in their
own homes in accordance with the patients care plan. To be supported by the
ECT trained nurses but able to work with minimum direct supervision.
To establish and maintain effective
communications with patients, carers, and health professionals in a
professional manner.
To assist with ongoing support of
patients, their families, and carers to manage their frailty and long-term
health conditions.
To identify social isolation and loneliness, being
proactive in signposting the ageing well population to relevant resources to
empower patients to remain active and engage within their communities.
To be able to
identify and recognise a deterioration in an individuals health and
act promptly to refer to relevant health professional to minimise the risk of
rapid deterioration or where appropriate, avoid hospital admission.
To have knowledge
and understanding of the NEWS scoring format to assist with effective
communication in acute/deteriorating presentations.
In line with the PCN/ Practices Team
policy, to update patient records ensuring entries are accurate, relevant, and
timely and communicate care provided appropriately.
Following appropriate
competency-based training, to undertake delegated clinical tasks and procedures such as, phlebotomy,
ECG, bmi/bp readings, Urinalysis, diabetic foot checks.
To support the facilitation of early discharge, where possible, from
hospital for case managed patients by co-ordination of care and services to be
delivered within primary care/community.
To assist in the identification of those individuals with
more complex health needs, with discussion with colleagues, refer for a
holistic, multi-dimensional, interdisciplinary assessment with members of the
MDT specialising in older peoples health, including a geriatrician. To
participate in the MDT meetings, where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in Healthcare (minimum NVQ level 2)
Desirable
- Experience of CommunityPrimary Healthcare
Other
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on locality business.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an NHS / Primary Care / Local Authority role
- Experience of working under own direction
- Evidence of working with IT systems including Word
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
Desirable
- Experience of supporting service improvement
- Ability to self motivate, organise and prioritise workload
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
- To be computer literate
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in Healthcare (minimum NVQ level 2)
Desirable
- Experience of CommunityPrimary Healthcare
Other
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on locality business.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an NHS / Primary Care / Local Authority role
- Experience of working under own direction
- Evidence of working with IT systems including Word
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
Desirable
- Experience of supporting service improvement
- Ability to self motivate, organise and prioritise workload
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
- To be computer literate
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
