Job summary
Rapid Response offer a 24/7 response to patients who are acutely unwell and can be managed at home to avoid a hospital admission. To ensure we deliver high levels of patient care, and can respond to patients across the county, we are expanding our night cover and looking for dedicated Health Care Assistants to join our team. The role will predominantly be working 21:30-08:00 working alongside a registered practitioner but will involve some day shift working to meet service needs.
Main duties of the job
- Supporting the registered practitioner to deliver high quality care to patients using the services.
- At times, working alone, visiting patients countywide to undertake clinical observations, phlebotomy and provide basic care to meet the needs of the patient.
- Liaising with the Co-ordinator to report on patient findings/observations and document clearly on SystmOne
- Expectation to work as part of the wider team when required.
- Providing a timely and effective response to patients under the care of either service.
- Responsible for providing a basic patient assessment at scene along with utilising basic manual handling procedures to assist the patient safely from the floor following a fall
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7%believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3%would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4%agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7%would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To independently provide a timely and effective response to those patients on the caseload, seeking support as necessary.
- To prepare the equipment and supplies for the shift.
- Manage stock rotation of supplies for either service
- Take blood samples from patients in their own home and deliver samples to the laboratory
- Ensure the pool car is equipped for the shift to include completion of checklist,fuel and equipment in car. Visual car checks and refuelling.
- Route planning to determine most efficient routes between patients
- To support the registered practitioner to provide skilled nursing care and personalcare in a variety of community settings.
- To support the registered practitioner with assessment and assist patients tostanding following an injurious/non-injurious fall
- Where appropriate attend patient visits independently including non-injurious falls to assist patients off the floor
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
As a Health Care Assistant/ Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care / services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistant, Social Care Workers and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/ Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.
You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To independently provide a timely and effective response to those patients on the caseload, seeking support as necessary.
- To prepare the equipment and supplies for the shift.
- Manage stock rotation of supplies for either service
- Take blood samples from patients in their own home and deliver samples to the laboratory
- Ensure the pool car is equipped for the shift to include completion of checklist,fuel and equipment in car. Visual car checks and refuelling.
- Route planning to determine most efficient routes between patients
- To support the registered practitioner to provide skilled nursing care and personalcare in a variety of community settings.
- To support the registered practitioner with assessment and assist patients tostanding following an injurious/non-injurious fall
- Where appropriate attend patient visits independently including non-injurious falls to assist patients off the floor
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
As a Health Care Assistant/ Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care / services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistant, Social Care Workers and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/ Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.
You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.
Person Specification
Ability
Essential
- Experience working in healthcare
- Ability to drive in the evening and overnight
- Work autonomously
Desirable
- Experience with falls
- Experience working in the community or within urgent care
- Venepuncture or willingness to learn
Education
Essential
- NVQ L3 or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting
- Good Standard of Education
Person Specification
Ability
Essential
- Experience working in healthcare
- Ability to drive in the evening and overnight
- Work autonomously
Desirable
- Experience with falls
- Experience working in the community or within urgent care
- Venepuncture or willingness to learn
Education
Essential
- NVQ L3 or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting
- Good Standard of Education
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).
