Job summary
Are you looking for new challenge, why not Join Livewell
Southwest's New Health & Social Care Reablement team
Livewell
Southwest (LWSW) is seeking a Senior Rehabilitation
Health Care Assistant in the William & Patricia Venton Centre for up to 37.5 hours per week. This is a new 23 bedded in-patient unit for adults who require intermediate care to avoid
hospital admission or are clinically fit for discharge from hospital but require
social care or support with reablement goals before returning home.
You will
need to be dynamic&responsive to the needs of the patients across the WPVC
site, this will involve contact with relatives, carers &other agencies. You will support people to engage with a personalised
rehabilitation program &actively encourage engagement in everyday life
skills, promoting independence &rehabilitation in a safe manner and in line
with assessed risk. Interventions will be carried out as part of the care plans
and information recorded as directed by LWSW's policies &procedures on electronic patients notes under the supervision of the
registered health care professional.
There
are a range of opportunities to learn new clinical skills &opportunities to
progress. You will undertake an induction as well as specific training relevant
to the areas you may be allocated to, this includes continence, tissue
viability &pressure area care.
All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Job Share(s) Considered
Main duties of the job
The role of the Senior Rehabilitation
Health Care Assistant is to assist the
trained member of staff in delivering physical, social & psychological care
to the patient/client with physical/mental health problems/illness,
admitted to the WPVC.
The post holder will be dynamic &
responsive to the needs of the patients across the WPVC site as directed by
the senior manager.
This will involve contact with
relatives, carers &other agencies. They
will carry out interventions as part of the care plans &record information
as directed by LWSW's policies &procedures on electronic
patients notes under the supervision of the registered health care
professional.
The post holder:
Will have effective
communication skills &dynamic risk management skills
Support
service users to engage with a personalised rehabilitative program.
To actively encourage &promote engagement in everyday life skills, promoting independence &rehabilitation
in a safe manner &in line with assessed risk.
Provide support as
described in care plans &risk management plans.
You will be based within
the WPVC for managerial support &line management.
You are required to be flexible in the shift patterns as service
requirements can vary depending on patient need & could vary in length
& include nights.
"please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post
1.To work under the direction of a registered Manager, but at times will not have direct supervision.
2.To carry out efficiently and effectively task and instructions assigned.
3.To undertake only those tasks for which she / he has had instruction and is competent to fulfill.
4.To always maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client.
5.To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications for the work environment.
6.To know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and to do so promptly. To ensure understanding of the patients needs and risks
7.To obtain knowledge of Livewell Southwests policies, procedures and practices and carry out duties in accordance with them.
8.To be aware of legal issues and have an understanding of the Mental Health Act.
9.To support activities on a 1:1 basis, including risk management, therapeutic intentions as directed.
10.To be an active member of the provision of care to the patient / client.
11.To receive reports on patient care and be able to report back with observations to the person in charge within his / her competency.
12.To be willing to participate actively in appropriate in-service training programmes which the manager believes to be of benefit to the individual. To assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and knowledge levels.
13.To assist colleagues, under direction, with tasks which fulfill the patients / clients physical and psychological need, as identified in the Care Plan / Assessment.
14.Escort patients to other wards / departments or other areas designated by trained staff, which may include the community.
15.Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care to patients. This to include participation in case review and assessment for admission / discharge process.
16.Make appropriate records in the multi-disciplinary patient file / electronic records, which will then be counter signed by a registered nurse.
17.To assist the patients personal care and record patients observations in accordance with the Care Plan.
18.Record and manage patients property.
19.Undertake specific responsibilities designated by the Service Manager or staff member in charge.
20.To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the Trust.
21.To participate in continuing role / personal development using the appraisal system.
22.To receive line management support and supervision.
23.To contribute to any audit process.
24.To behave in a manner which does not bring Livewell Southwest into disrepute.
Notes
25.This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his / her manager.
26.This job will be reviewed within the appraisal process on an annual basis.
27.The post holder is required to conform to Livewell Southwest policies on Health, Safety, Fire procedures, record keeping and confidentiality.
To undertake annual competency assessment appropriate to the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post
1.To work under the direction of a registered Manager, but at times will not have direct supervision.
2.To carry out efficiently and effectively task and instructions assigned.
3.To undertake only those tasks for which she / he has had instruction and is competent to fulfill.
4.To always maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client.
5.To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications for the work environment.
6.To know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and to do so promptly. To ensure understanding of the patients needs and risks
7.To obtain knowledge of Livewell Southwests policies, procedures and practices and carry out duties in accordance with them.
8.To be aware of legal issues and have an understanding of the Mental Health Act.
9.To support activities on a 1:1 basis, including risk management, therapeutic intentions as directed.
10.To be an active member of the provision of care to the patient / client.
11.To receive reports on patient care and be able to report back with observations to the person in charge within his / her competency.
12.To be willing to participate actively in appropriate in-service training programmes which the manager believes to be of benefit to the individual. To assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and knowledge levels.
13.To assist colleagues, under direction, with tasks which fulfill the patients / clients physical and psychological need, as identified in the Care Plan / Assessment.
14.Escort patients to other wards / departments or other areas designated by trained staff, which may include the community.
15.Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care to patients. This to include participation in case review and assessment for admission / discharge process.
16.Make appropriate records in the multi-disciplinary patient file / electronic records, which will then be counter signed by a registered nurse.
17.To assist the patients personal care and record patients observations in accordance with the Care Plan.
18.Record and manage patients property.
19.Undertake specific responsibilities designated by the Service Manager or staff member in charge.
20.To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the Trust.
21.To participate in continuing role / personal development using the appraisal system.
22.To receive line management support and supervision.
23.To contribute to any audit process.
24.To behave in a manner which does not bring Livewell Southwest into disrepute.
Notes
25.This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his / her manager.
26.This job will be reviewed within the appraisal process on an annual basis.
27.The post holder is required to conform to Livewell Southwest policies on Health, Safety, Fire procedures, record keeping and confidentiality.
To undertake annual competency assessment appropriate to the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Qualification III or able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and ability to work to that level
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, OR hold level 2 Functional skills qualifications in English and Maths.
- Ability to engage patients in activities
- Record keeping skills
Desirable
- Ability to work with minimum of supervision
- Time Management
- To undertake baseline physical observations
- Computer skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of one year in an Adult Social or Health setting
Desirable
- Working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Experience of supporting individual with activities of daily living
- Ability to use own initiative and work unsupervised.
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills communication
- Motivated
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy
- Empathetic
- Reliable
- Confidence in dealing with patients
- Ability to work in stressful conditions
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to contribute to the process of and the delivery of high standard of care as planned in care plan
- Team working skills
- Ability to participate in activities with patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of role.
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of patients physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs according to speciality
- Awareness of personal safety
- Care plans and risk assessments
- Confidentiality
- Continual assessment of patient
- Knowledge of Livewell Southwest Policies.
- Mental Health Act knowledge/awareness.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training in relation to required skills
- Knowledge of solution focused approach
- Risk management (1:1 with complex patients)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Qualification III or able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and ability to work to that level
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, OR hold level 2 Functional skills qualifications in English and Maths.
- Ability to engage patients in activities
- Record keeping skills
Desirable
- Ability to work with minimum of supervision
- Time Management
- To undertake baseline physical observations
- Computer skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of one year in an Adult Social or Health setting
Desirable
- Working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Experience of supporting individual with activities of daily living
- Ability to use own initiative and work unsupervised.
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills communication
- Motivated
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy
- Empathetic
- Reliable
- Confidence in dealing with patients
- Ability to work in stressful conditions
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to contribute to the process of and the delivery of high standard of care as planned in care plan
- Team working skills
- Ability to participate in activities with patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of role.
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of patients physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs according to speciality
- Awareness of personal safety
- Care plans and risk assessments
- Confidentiality
- Continual assessment of patient
- Knowledge of Livewell Southwest Policies.
- Mental Health Act knowledge/awareness.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training in relation to required skills
- Knowledge of solution focused approach
- Risk management (1:1 with complex patients)
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
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).
