Job summary
A vacancy for a Health Care Support Worker has arisen at North East London Foundation Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Service Ainslie Inpatient Unit for a dynamic, innovative and motivated Health Care Support Worker. The role involves supporting the Inpatient nurses to provide a high standard of nursing in a range of settings outside of acute hospitals. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a registered nurse and will develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks independently. They will also assume responsibility for their workload ensuring that they adhere to North East London Foundation Trusts policies.
Main duties of the job
You will administer holistic care to patients in the Community inpatient setting, identifying and reporting any changes in patient care needs to the nursing staff. The post holder will work as a member of the integrated health and social care team to ensure high quality nursing service provision.
You will demonstrate flexibility, good communication skills, and ability to work as a team member as well as using your own initiative. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills. Post holders must have a Fundamentals of Care /Care certificate and demonstrate a commitment to further learning and development.
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Waltham Forest has a multicultural and ethnically diverse population which offers a high spectrum of health care challenges which can be both complex and rewarding. As part of our Community Health Service commitment to improve the working lives of our staff we offer flexible working arrangements, childcare vouchers, family-friendly policies and staff benefits including an excellent pension scheme. We are committed to providing a culture of continuous learning, which actively supports the professional and personal development of our staff.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Waltham Forest has a multicultural and ethnically diverse population which offers a high spectrum of health care challenges which can be both complex and rewarding. As part of our Community Health Service commitment to improve the working lives of our staff we offer flexible working arrangements, childcare vouchers, family-friendly policies and staff benefits including an excellent pension scheme. We are committed to providing a culture of continuous learning, which actively supports the professional and personal development of our staff.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- oDemonstrate Putting people first, Prioritising quality,Being progressive, innovative and continually improve, Promoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice and Being professional and honest
Desirable
- oAwareness of a range of Health Service provision. Awareness of the NHS Plan
Essential
Essential
- Candidate must have the relevant qualifications, working with the public
Desirable
- NVQ3 Health Care/Care Cert
essential and Desirable
Essential
- Working as member of a team, Willingness to Develop new skills
Desirable
- Experience of inpatients Rehab
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Awareness of Community Rehabilitation, Health and Safety
Desirable
- Experience of inpatient Rehabilitation
Essential and Desirable
Essential
Desirable
- Has Vast Experience in IT/Skills
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- oDemonstrate Putting people first, Prioritising quality,Being progressive, innovative and continually improve, Promoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice and Being professional and honest
Desirable
- oAwareness of a range of Health Service provision. Awareness of the NHS Plan
Essential
Essential
- Candidate must have the relevant qualifications, working with the public
Desirable
- NVQ3 Health Care/Care Cert
essential and Desirable
Essential
- Working as member of a team, Willingness to Develop new skills
Desirable
- Experience of inpatients Rehab
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Awareness of Community Rehabilitation, Health and Safety
Desirable
- Experience of inpatient Rehabilitation
Essential and Desirable
Essential
Desirable
- Has Vast Experience in IT/Skills
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).
