Care Plus Group

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

We are a bed based Rehabilitation, Re-ablement and Recovery unit located in Grimsby. Our multi-disciplinary service consists of Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Care staff who all work collaboratively to prevent unnecessary and lengthy stays in hospital or admission into long term care, wherever possible.

We provide a range of therapies and support to assist people in their recovery and regain their independence, enabling them to return to their own homes safely and with any additional support in place. This could be following a period of illness, trauma, surgery, or a significant health event.

If you work well as part of a team and are motivated, we would welcome your application.

Please note that Care Plus Group is not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job title: Health Care Assistant

Department: Community Inpatient Unit

Base: Community Inpatient Unit

Hours: Flexible hours available between 24 and 37.5 hours a week

Permanent

Salary Range 3 £21,414 pro rata per annum you will be appointed on a fixed salary point.

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be responsible for both the delivery of personal and nutritional care for patients and an element of clinical care, undertaking, observations, basic dressings, swabs, etc expanding clinical skills as time goes on. You will work with a team of recovery workers and be responsible for co-ordination of the direct care for a cohort of individuals working to the Assistant Practitioner and Nurses.

In return you will be part of a forward-thinking MDT team receive opportunities for further development regular supervision and support.

If you would like to know a bit more about this role before you apply, please ring Pete Finnegan on 01472 256767.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Details

Date posted

20 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,414 a year pro rata, fixed salary point

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9814-24-50

Job locations

Community Inpatient Unit (Cambridge Park)

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with patients

Desirable

  • Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
  • Experience of using SystmOne

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Effective and proven computer skills
  • Ability to work on their own and as part of a wider team
  • An awareness of own competencies and willingness to seek guidance where needed
  • Ability to maintain clear and accurate records both electronically and in writing, to deadlines
  • Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with people who have a wide range of healthcare needs
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity
  • Ability to deal effectively with confrontational situations
  • Able to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values

Desirable

  • Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system
  • Knowledge of community nursing and Primary Care
  • To have a range of clinical skills, such as, wound care, eye care, pressure area care, venepuncture, bowel/bladder care, blood pressure monitoring and blood sugar monitoring

Qualifications

Essential

  • QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
  • Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent level of competence.

Other

Essential

  • Flexible approach to working arrangements
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with patients

Desirable

  • Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
  • Experience of using SystmOne

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Effective and proven computer skills
  • Ability to work on their own and as part of a wider team
  • An awareness of own competencies and willingness to seek guidance where needed
  • Ability to maintain clear and accurate records both electronically and in writing, to deadlines
  • Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with people who have a wide range of healthcare needs
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity
  • Ability to deal effectively with confrontational situations
  • Able to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values

Desirable

  • Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system
  • Knowledge of community nursing and Primary Care
  • To have a range of clinical skills, such as, wound care, eye care, pressure area care, venepuncture, bowel/bladder care, blood pressure monitoring and blood sugar monitoring

Qualifications

Essential

  • QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
  • Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent level of competence.

Other

Essential

  • Flexible approach to working arrangements

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Community Inpatient Unit (Cambridge Park)

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Community Inpatient Unit (Cambridge Park)

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Pete Finnegan

P.Finnegan@nhs.net

01472256767

Details

Date posted

20 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,414 a year pro rata, fixed salary point

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9814-24-50

Job locations

Community Inpatient Unit (Cambridge Park)

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


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