Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare support worker to join our new expanded Enfield Overnight Community service.
The aim is to reduce unnecessary admissions of patients to A & E by supporting them with care in their own homes overnight and keeping patient safely in community.
The post holder will be an active member of the Overnight service, to provide support and undertake agreed nursing duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurses., Also able to work independently to deliver high standard of care to a multi- cultural and diverse population.
To demonstrate elements of leadership and team working skills and provide administrative and organisational support within the team.
Main duties of the job
To carry out clinical activities as delegated by a health care professional.All clinical work will be agreed, planned, and executed under the supervision of a qualified professional.
To ensure all contact with patients, families, carers is carried out with care, compassion & dignity.
To undertake clerical dutieswhen required and transcribe formal minutes and other meetings
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the overall assessment, planning, implementation, and review of individual patients under the supervision of the qualified nurse
To be part of a person-centered service where the needs of the individual will determine the type of intervention.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the overall assessment, planning, implementation, and review of individual patients under the supervision of the qualified nurse
To be part of a person-centered service where the needs of the individual will determine the type of intervention.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Basic education
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience / qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients in a community or residential setting with health or social care needs
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Skills in literacy, written, verbal
- An ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology.
- Ability to work independently, being self-motivated.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Basic education
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience / qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients in a community or residential setting with health or social care needs
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Skills in literacy, written, verbal
- An ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology.
- Ability to work independently, being self-motivated.
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).
