Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated Health Care
Assistant who wants to work in an exciting specialist service within a creative
environment. This role focusses on your ability to support excellent complex
wound and lymphoedema care. Accelerate manages patients within their Centre of
Excellence from across London. You would be part of this multidisciplinary
team, supporting the clinicians in compression therapy, measuring wounds,
establishing the patients mobility and also in education that supports their self-management
and improved mobility.
You will have time to provide care and also to develop. This
is a fabulous fixed-term opportunity in which to experience working within a
specialist field.
Main duties of the job
You will have previous experience of working as a Health
Care Assistant and will be keen to develop your skills.
The post holder will work within the Centre of Excellence
working alongside lymphoedema, wound and specialist podiatry clinicians. The
Health Care Assistant will undertake a wide range of duties delegated by that
team or suitably qualified regulated personnel within Accelerate. The
individual will be expected to work collaboratively and proactively with the
clinicians to meet the needs of clients. This will include being actively
involved in carrying out clinical skills as directed in a shared plan of care,
enabling clients, their families and carers to be involved in care and
maintenance of any condition being managed. In choosing to undertake this role
the post holder will also be required to undertake other duties which will
assist the nurses and multidisciplinary team in operating an efficient and
effective service for the population served.
About us
Accelerate CIC
is an award winning community interest company (CIC) delivering community
focused wound and lymphoedema services to Tower Hamlets, City and Hackney
and across London. As a social enterprise we have greater control of our
working environment and team ownership that will benefit patients and staff
alike. Our mission remains to make a tangible difference to peoples lives and
we are doing this daily, reaching more complex wound lymphoedema patients every
year. We are a team full of energy and drive. We can and do bring change! We
welcome those who are enthusiastic about developing their expertise with
opportunities for advancing as a specialist practitioner locally and nationally.
You will be part of a progressive and dynamic multidisciplinary team that
supports challenges and inspires change. Come and join this growing team and
help us change lives!
Review the Careers
Pack for information and benefits. Keen
to advance your career? We really are looking for you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description.
To work as a proactive member of a highly motivated and
driven team, in a clinic setting in order to provide care and therapy to
clients with wound care or swelling management needs. In taking on this role
the individual will be expected to embrace the philosophy and values of the
organisation and reflect this in all that is done, when offering advice and
management to clients. The aim at all times will be to improve and promote
quality of life for the client, encourage self-management and effectively and efficiently
disburse NHS resources
The purpose of the Health Care Assistant in Accelerate is to
Support the clinical team to deliver effective
and responsive clinical care and treatment programmes
To provide additional support to patients
enabling them to understand their role in their own health and treatment
programme
To provide administrative clinical support to
create an efficiently run team
To support the capture of data and outcomes to
support the demonstration of the worth of the service
Day to day requests for patients within the GME
scheme to enable an offering of speedy access to the most appropriate garments
whilst at all times being cognisant of resource management against a budget
Supporting a programme of appointments with
patients through telephone reviews and to ensure an understanding of the
garments and how best to care for them plus an clear understanding of the
benefits of the use of the garments and good skin care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description.
To work as a proactive member of a highly motivated and
driven team, in a clinic setting in order to provide care and therapy to
clients with wound care or swelling management needs. In taking on this role
the individual will be expected to embrace the philosophy and values of the
organisation and reflect this in all that is done, when offering advice and
management to clients. The aim at all times will be to improve and promote
quality of life for the client, encourage self-management and effectively and efficiently
disburse NHS resources
The purpose of the Health Care Assistant in Accelerate is to
Support the clinical team to deliver effective
and responsive clinical care and treatment programmes
To provide additional support to patients
enabling them to understand their role in their own health and treatment
programme
To provide administrative clinical support to
create an efficiently run team
To support the capture of data and outcomes to
support the demonstration of the worth of the service
Day to day requests for patients within the GME
scheme to enable an offering of speedy access to the most appropriate garments
whilst at all times being cognisant of resource management against a budget
Supporting a programme of appointments with
patients through telephone reviews and to ensure an understanding of the
garments and how best to care for them plus an clear understanding of the
benefits of the use of the garments and good skin care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3/4
- Has worked as a Band 3 HCA
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical work experience within the healthcare sector: either hospital or community including clinic settings
- Experience of working with patients who require skin care and protection
- Safe practitioner with attention to detail
- Experience of documenting evaluation of care or progress
Desirable
- Knowledge related to preventing pressure ulcers
- Working with patients who have chronic swelling and/or wounds
- Experience of working with community nursing teams
- Experience of data collection
Ways of Working
Essential
- Competent numeracy and literacy skills
- Experience in recording patient notes and progress within Electronic Patient Records
- Good communication skills and fluent in English: written and verbal
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise
Circumstances
Essential
- Holds valid UK work permit
Desirable
- Holds current Drivers Licence and willing to use.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3/4
- Has worked as a Band 3 HCA
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical work experience within the healthcare sector: either hospital or community including clinic settings
- Experience of working with patients who require skin care and protection
- Safe practitioner with attention to detail
- Experience of documenting evaluation of care or progress
Desirable
- Knowledge related to preventing pressure ulcers
- Working with patients who have chronic swelling and/or wounds
- Experience of working with community nursing teams
- Experience of data collection
Ways of Working
Essential
- Competent numeracy and literacy skills
- Experience in recording patient notes and progress within Electronic Patient Records
- Good communication skills and fluent in English: written and verbal
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise
Circumstances
Essential
- Holds valid UK work permit
Desirable
- Holds current Drivers Licence and willing to use.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
