Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Integrated Community Team based at Langthorne Health Centre in Leytonstone.
We are looking to recruit a 0.88 wte healthcare assistant to work in this busy fast paced service and require keen and enthusiastic individual's to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will work alongside experienced nurses delivering a high quality care. The role will require you to be computer literate as all patients records are now electronic (RIO) and previous experience in clinical duties may be advantageous, as this role will also include pressure ulcers management, wound care management, medicine management and carrying out continence assessments .
The successful applicant must be flexible, a good team worker, used to working under pressure, have excellent interpersonal and IT skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other members of the MDT.
The successful applicant will have a valued, challenging and rewarding role within the team and will benefit from the support of a friendly hard working Integrated Community Team consisting of Nurses, Doctors, Social Workers and therapists as well as other senior HCAs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to support their team , department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values (5ps) in their day to day work.
The post holder will follow the code of conduct for Health care Support Workers in England by being accountable of the care provided to service users.
Work alone in clinical environment and in community, under the direction of a registered nurse.
Support service users with activity of daily living.
Be able to undertake vital signs assessment.
Reviewing service user's needs by identifying early signs of deterioration, and escalating any concerns to a registered nurse, patient and their family.
Health promotion.
About us
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership skills .
- Follow the treatment plan and feedback on the patients progress and highlight need for re-assessment when needed.
- Organise own day to day activity in liaison with the registered nurse, including co-ordinating patient appointments, organising home visits, liaising with patients, carers and transport services.
Clinical skills
- Modify intervention as needed depending on risk assessment, the situation and own skills and knowledge. Refer back to the registered nurse for support and advice ensuring that they are aware of any modifications made.
- Support patients by identifying early signs of deterioration and alert appropriate staff involved in the patients care.
Computer and Administration;
- Analyse basic patient information to make informed decisions.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
- Keep up to date with relevant Health and Social Care developments.
Communication;
- Form professional relationships with patients and carers and communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture.
- Communicate with other staff and agencies as appropriate in written and oral format to report on patient performance and progress.
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and case conferences, helping to ensure that there is an integrated approach, which benefits the patients overall care and discharge plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership skills .
- Follow the treatment plan and feedback on the patients progress and highlight need for re-assessment when needed.
- Organise own day to day activity in liaison with the registered nurse, including co-ordinating patient appointments, organising home visits, liaising with patients, carers and transport services.
Clinical skills
- Modify intervention as needed depending on risk assessment, the situation and own skills and knowledge. Refer back to the registered nurse for support and advice ensuring that they are aware of any modifications made.
- Support patients by identifying early signs of deterioration and alert appropriate staff involved in the patients care.
Computer and Administration;
- Analyse basic patient information to make informed decisions.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
- Keep up to date with relevant Health and Social Care developments.
Communication;
- Form professional relationships with patients and carers and communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture.
- Communicate with other staff and agencies as appropriate in written and oral format to report on patient performance and progress.
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and case conferences, helping to ensure that there is an integrated approach, which benefits the patients overall care and discharge plans.
Person Specification
NVQ 2/3 or Care certificate
Essential
- Minumum 1 year experience
Relevant experience in Healthcare setting
Essential
- Experience of community nursing
MDT working .
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
Mangement of long term condition.
Essential
- Knowledge of patients/clients conditions relevant to community setting
Person Specification
NVQ 2/3 or Care certificate
Essential
- Minumum 1 year experience
Relevant experience in Healthcare setting
Essential
- Experience of community nursing
MDT working .
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
Mangement of long term condition.
Essential
- Knowledge of patients/clients conditions relevant to community setting
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).
