Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our inpatient therapy team on Woodland View Ward. We are looking for a person who is passionate about supporting people to regain their independence following a period of illness or injury. As a therapy team we are committed to enabling people to improve their function and quality of life; where possible returning home.
The post holder will work directly with the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist to assist, plan and carry out treatment interventions with people. As part of an individual's rehabilitation programme you will also be expected to deliver interventions independently, as well as work within the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
You will need some experience of working in a health and/or social care environment, be a good communicator, sensitive to people's needs and be motivated to learn and develop. Full training will be given in order to achieve a set of competencies required for this post.
The post holder will also benefit from having good IT skills: to record interventions, order equipment and for general admin duties to support team.
If you are seeking an exciting development opportunity and wish to be part of the therapy team we would like to hear from you.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
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.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
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.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information before submitting your application.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Reasonable level of education in numeracy and literacy (GCSE pass or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ in a relevant topic (such as health care)
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation/health care environment
Desirable
- Practical experience of motivating service users; encouraging independence
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of polices underpinning work within a health and social care setting (safeguarding/deprivation of liberty/health and safety).
- Evidence of continuous personal development
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Reasonable level of education in numeracy and literacy (GCSE pass or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ in a relevant topic (such as health care)
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation/health care environment
Desirable
- Practical experience of motivating service users; encouraging independence
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of polices underpinning work within a health and social care setting (safeguarding/deprivation of liberty/health and safety).
- Evidence of continuous personal development
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.
