Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Senior Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our community Cardio-Respiratory team in Leicestershire to play a key part in our digital cardio-respiratory virtual wards.

The virtual wards allow patients to be discharged safely from hospital and then be closely observed using remote monitoring technology in the community.

This role is part of the community cardio-respiratory team in LPT but will involve working on the cardio-respiratory wards at Glenfield Hospital to onboard and admit patients to the community cardio-respiratory virtual wards. This role also includes working in the community to complete follow up home visits for COPD patients.

Main duties of the job

This role will involve working with the multi-disciplinary team at Glenfield to help identify suitable patients for the virtual wards prior to their discharge from hospital.

The main aspect of the role will be to work with patients just before their discharge to set them up with and teach them how to use the virtual ward technology so patients ate able to use the digital system and safely enter their information and details once they are at home.

Applicants need to be motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills.

Applicants also need to demonstrate they are hard working and conscientious as well as friendly and approachable.

An excellent understanding of using technology and IT is essential as this is a vital aspect of this role.

The successful applicant will working within the multi-disciplinary community cardio-respiratory team and be supported by the team leads and clinicians in the respiratory and heart failure services.

The post is permanent and will involve travel across Leicestershire.

The community Cardio-Respiratory service provides the service over 7-days a week.

The community cardio-respiratory team are currently going through an exciting period of service development and growth so this position is an excellent opportunity for someone to join the team and grow and develop alongside it.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

12 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-24-0198

Job locations

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Sileby Road

Barrow Upon Soar

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE128LR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The principle role of the Senior Healthcare Assistant is to assist the healthcare team in the provision and delivery of programmes of patient care under the indirect supervision of registered practitioners. This includes:

Taking physical or psychological measurements from named clients/service users as delegated by the team;

Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing;

Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities;

Under the supervision of healthcare professionals assist the healthcare team with the planning, organising and provision of clinical care;

Ensuring high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals;

Assisting Registered Professionals in the implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans;

Accurately recording patient information

Job description

Job responsibilities

Taking physical or psychological measurements from named clients/service users as delegated by the team;

Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing;

Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities;

Under the supervision of healthcare professionals assist the healthcare team with the planning, organising and provision of clinical care;

Ensuring high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals;

Assisting Registered Professionals in the implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans;

Accurately recording patient information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
Level 2 qualification in functional skills Maths and English Level 3 qualification in functional skills Maths and English or required to successfully complete within six months NVQ/QCF Level in Care or equivalent qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
Demonstrates skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology. Excellent understanding of using technology and IT with patients in a healthcare environment.
Own transport.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
Level 2 qualification in functional skills Maths and English Level 3 qualification in functional skills Maths and English or required to successfully complete within six months NVQ/QCF Level in Care or equivalent qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
Demonstrates skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology. Excellent understanding of using technology and IT with patients in a healthcare environment.
Own transport.

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

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Sileby Road

Barrow Upon Soar

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE128LR

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Sileby Road

Barrow Upon Soar

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE128LR

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)