Job summary
Are you looking for a change?
Would you like a great work
life balance whilst also developing your skills and knowledge?
We currently have additional funding within the Integrated Care Team to support facilitating earlier discharge and preventing hospital admissions. This service provides 24 hour nursing care
throughout the Wakefield Area. The post covers an early, late, long
days and nights shift pattern 7 days per week; including weekend, unsocial and
bank holiday working.
Working as part of the
Integrated Care Team you will be providing care to patients that are managed on
the Integrated Care Team caseload. This includes;
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Palliative care at home patients; supporting
patients and families in their own home during their last days to weeks of
life.
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Rapid response to patients that require support to
stay in their own homes; preventing hospital admission.
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Rehabilitation for patients supporting them in
regaining independence following an injury or illness.
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Out of hours district nursing visits.
We are looking to appoint
highly motivated people who have a passion for delivering
safe, high-quality care to patients in the community setting.
With a variety of clinical
settings you would gain a wealth of knowledge and experience. We offer a supportive induction period for all new starters this includes shadowing existing team members and training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
To work within the multidisciplinary Integrated
Community Urgent Response Team that delivers community-based services
undertaking nursing and rehabilitation tasks in agreed parameters as set
out by the registered professional.
To carry out care/other duties under indirect
supervision of a Registered Professional.
Act on own initiative in delivering patient care in the Community. Supervision is available as required and work
is within well established procedures and the Trusts clinical supervision
policy.
To support patients to achieve identified goals,
including the practicing of rehabilitation tasks or functional activities such
as self-care, domestic activities.
To assist in maintaining patients skin integrity and recognising
and reporting findings.
To be responsible for the recording of up to
date, accurate information, both written and electronic.
To undertake non-invasive personal cares such as
catheter site cleaning.
To use a range of verbal and non-verbal skills
to establish a professional rapport with patients and their carers.
Participate in being cost effective in the
delivery of high quality care.
Travel across the district of Wakefield is part of the role, and travel expenses associated with patient visits will be paid via expenses claimed.
About us
We provide care and support to over half a million
people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and
across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in
Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the
forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the
development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being
respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim
to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive care.
There is no Ward like home. Collectively working together to care for people in their own homes. Caring for the family not just the patient.
We have a clear vision, and you could be part of
this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of
our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Works as part of the Integrated Community Urgent
Response Team to support the Registered Professional in delivering care to
patients in the community.
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Provide and deliver a high standard of care
(i.e., washing, mouth care, toileting, manual handling and mobility),
recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients and implementing care
plans as directed by a registered professional.
-
To recognise, record and report all changes in a
patient's condition to a registered professional.
-
To support patients to achieve identified goals,
including the practicing of rehabilitation tasks or functional activities such
as self-care, domestic activities.
-
To assist in maintaining patients skin
integrity and recognising and reporting findings.
-
To maintain his/her own development, attending
courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work
area.
-
To share responsibility for the cleanliness,
care and maintenance of all equipment.
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To respect the confidential information, in line
with the Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose
this information.
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To be familiar with and adhere to Trust policies
and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
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Report untoward incidents such as complaints,
clinical emergencies and injuries via DATIX (electronic system).
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To access and input onto appropriate electronic
databases used within the service.
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To be responsible for the recording of up to
date, accurate information, both written and electronic.
-
To prompt, monitor and supervise medications
where identified within a care plan as written by a registered professional and
in line with the Policy for Administration of medications by Health Care
Support Workers and Care Assistants within the community.
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To provide basic wound care where identified within a care plan as written by a
registered professional.
-
To undertake non-invasive personal cares such as
catheter site cleaning.
-
To provide basic oral hygiene.
Communication
-
To use a range of verbal and non-verbal skills
to establish a professional rapport with patients and their carers.
-
To encourage patients and their carers to
participate in their own care.
-
To respect the different views, cultures,
beliefs and religions and communicate in a way that reflects this.
-
To be able to deal with sensitive situations and
report these back to the registered professional in a timely manner.
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To report effectively to a registered
professional or team on patients performance/progress via participation in
handovers and MDTs.
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To record clear and concise information
regarding all aspects of patient care that the post holder has undertaken.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Works as part of the Integrated Community Urgent
Response Team to support the Registered Professional in delivering care to
patients in the community.
-
Provide and deliver a high standard of care
(i.e., washing, mouth care, toileting, manual handling and mobility),
recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients and implementing care
plans as directed by a registered professional.
-
To recognise, record and report all changes in a
patient's condition to a registered professional.
-
To support patients to achieve identified goals,
including the practicing of rehabilitation tasks or functional activities such
as self-care, domestic activities.
-
To assist in maintaining patients skin
integrity and recognising and reporting findings.
-
To maintain his/her own development, attending
courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work
area.
-
To share responsibility for the cleanliness,
care and maintenance of all equipment.
-
To respect the confidential information, in line
with the Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose
this information.
-
To be familiar with and adhere to Trust policies
and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
-
Report untoward incidents such as complaints,
clinical emergencies and injuries via DATIX (electronic system).
-
To access and input onto appropriate electronic
databases used within the service.
-
To be responsible for the recording of up to
date, accurate information, both written and electronic.
-
To prompt, monitor and supervise medications
where identified within a care plan as written by a registered professional and
in line with the Policy for Administration of medications by Health Care
Support Workers and Care Assistants within the community.
-
To provide basic wound care where identified within a care plan as written by a
registered professional.
-
To undertake non-invasive personal cares such as
catheter site cleaning.
-
To provide basic oral hygiene.
Communication
-
To use a range of verbal and non-verbal skills
to establish a professional rapport with patients and their carers.
-
To encourage patients and their carers to
participate in their own care.
-
To respect the different views, cultures,
beliefs and religions and communicate in a way that reflects this.
-
To be able to deal with sensitive situations and
report these back to the registered professional in a timely manner.
-
To report effectively to a registered
professional or team on patients performance/progress via participation in
handovers and MDTs.
-
To record clear and concise information
regarding all aspects of patient care that the post holder has undertaken.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team or as a community carer.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of role and responsibilities.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working independently.
- Previous experience of working in a care setting or previous patient care experience.
- Experience of working in the community.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
- NVQ2 or equivalent in a health or social care subject or equivalent relevant experience in a health or social care setting
- Computer literate
- Care Certificate or the willingness to undertake as part of ongoing development
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Data protection and Health and Safety issues.
Desirable
- Awareness of integrated care and role of service
- Awareness of the roles of the multi-disciplinary team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Able to work independently and under direction through agreed care plans
- Able to manage time effectively
- Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently around the Wakefield District in line with service needs
Desirable
- Experience of blood collection techniques
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Interest in working within a health/social care environment
- Motivation to learn and develop
- Commitment to providing a quality service
- Able to work rotational shifts
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice and changing situations
Desirable
- To have experience in prioritising work and managing the workload effectively
Other
Essential
- Committed to achieving the best possible standards of care
- The ability to adapt to working in patients homes and other external locations without supervision
- To be adaptable to a growing and changing service
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team or as a community carer.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of role and responsibilities.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working independently.
- Previous experience of working in a care setting or previous patient care experience.
- Experience of working in the community.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
- NVQ2 or equivalent in a health or social care subject or equivalent relevant experience in a health or social care setting
- Computer literate
- Care Certificate or the willingness to undertake as part of ongoing development
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Data protection and Health and Safety issues.
Desirable
- Awareness of integrated care and role of service
- Awareness of the roles of the multi-disciplinary team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Able to work independently and under direction through agreed care plans
- Able to manage time effectively
- Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently around the Wakefield District in line with service needs
Desirable
- Experience of blood collection techniques
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Interest in working within a health/social care environment
- Motivation to learn and develop
- Commitment to providing a quality service
- Able to work rotational shifts
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice and changing situations
Desirable
- To have experience in prioritising work and managing the workload effectively
Other
Essential
- Committed to achieving the best possible standards of care
- The ability to adapt to working in patients homes and other external locations without supervision
- To be adaptable to a growing and changing service
Additional information
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).
