Job summary
We
have a vacancy for a Health Rehabilitation Support Worker to work as part of
the South East Community Service Team. You will be expected to work alongside
other healthcare professionals and volunteers to provide high standards of
specialist palliative care and psychological support for patients, families and
carers within the day therapy and hospice at home setting.
Main duties of the job
Qualifications and Experience:
- Applications are welcome from candidates who understand the core values of care and compassion in daily practice and can demonstrate excellent communication skills.
- Basic computer skills and understanding of the principles of confidentiality are essential.
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and skills in palliative rehabilitation are desirable.
- This role requires a DBS check.
Contract: Hours negotiable, up to 22.5 per week
Salary: £18,925 per annum pro rata, (plus weekend unsocial hours enhancement of 30% and contributory pension scheme or continuation of NHS pension)
Buying and selling of annual leave and lease car schemes are options available to qualifying new employees.
For further details please contact:
Hannah Bradley (Clinical Service Manager) on 07483 300491 or email: Hannah.bradley@stbarnabashospice.co.uk or Sheena Ambler, Senior Clinical Service Manager on 07912084842
To apply for this position: Please complete an online application via the NHS Jobs website
Please note:
We do not accept CV’s only completed application forms.
About us
St Barnabas Hospice is an Equal Opportunities
Employer it believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and
encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
We reserve the right to extend, withdraw or close vacancies where necessary.
Please be aware that if you are selected for an
interview you will be contacted via the email account you used to register on
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Closing date for completed applications: 30.01.22
Interview
date: to be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Key skills in Maths and English A C or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ or QCF Level 2 in Health & Social care or equivalent
- Care Certificate
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health / social care environment
- Experience of supporting palliative / end of life care
- Demonstrate basic IT skills e.g. able to use a computer and applications (MS Outlook etc.)
- Ability to observe and effectively report changes in patient condition
- Experience of delivering rehabilitation programmes under supervision of Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists
Personal Skills and Experience
Essential
- Sufficient ability in English to accurately provide and receive information verbally and written
- Ability to perform the role with empathy and consideration for the needs of patients and their families.
- Ability to adapt effectively to varying levels of demand as driven by patient needs or as directed by the line manager / supervisor.
- Ability to make clear and effective verbal and written reports, including electronic patient records
Specific Criteria
Essential
- Willing to participate in personal and professional development opportunities appropriate to the role
- Access to independent transport to visit patients in their own homes (as required by the role).
- Willing to work in other areas of the Trust on occasions as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Key skills in Maths and English A C or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ or QCF Level 2 in Health & Social care or equivalent
- Care Certificate
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health / social care environment
- Experience of supporting palliative / end of life care
- Demonstrate basic IT skills e.g. able to use a computer and applications (MS Outlook etc.)
- Ability to observe and effectively report changes in patient condition
- Experience of delivering rehabilitation programmes under supervision of Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists
Personal Skills and Experience
Essential
- Sufficient ability in English to accurately provide and receive information verbally and written
- Ability to perform the role with empathy and consideration for the needs of patients and their families.
- Ability to adapt effectively to varying levels of demand as driven by patient needs or as directed by the line manager / supervisor.
- Ability to make clear and effective verbal and written reports, including electronic patient records
Specific Criteria
Essential
- Willing to participate in personal and professional development opportunities appropriate to the role
- Access to independent transport to visit patients in their own homes (as required by the role).
- Willing to work in other areas of the Trust on occasions as required
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.
