Clinical Support Worker – REACT

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to take on this essential role within the REACT team (Rapid Emergency Assessment and Care Team) based in the Emergency Department and associated wards at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury.

The Therapy Clinical Support Worker is a core member of the multi-professional REACT team delivering the rapid assessment and discharge facilitation for patients. The post-holder provides support to the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist and Nursing staff who form this team. The post-holder will take responsibility for liaising with other community services, patients relatives to obtain vital information to assist in holistic assessments and discharge planning.

The successful post-holder must be an excellent communicator and motivator, experience of working within a hospital setting is desirable. Proven organisational skills is crucial. An ability to work in close cooperation, liaison and with the broader healthcare workforce is essential in a fast paced setting. They will have proven ability as a team player.

An ability to take responsibility, be flexible and have a sensitive and empathetic approach is needed. Participation in manual handling tasks is crucial and the post-holder must be able to undertake the physical and manual handling requirements of the post.

Opportunities for training and development are available through training and appraisal.

Main duties of the job

To act as a technical resource to the Therapy department, in relation to the provision of mobility/discharge equipment.

To document, evaluate and liaise with qualified Therapists of other REACT team members following interventions.

To be responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the REACT therapy team and wider REACT team.

To work as part of the weekend Therapy Service or REACT weekend Service

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

28 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

434-IEC5400615

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Good level of education to GCSE standard. (at least 3 subjects)
Grade C or level 5 GCSE or equivalent in English

Desirable

NVQ level II or III in Health Care
Manual Handling, or First Aid qualification

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
Demonstrate good organisational skills.
Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
Ability to learn / ability to self-initiate learning (evidence within the last 2 years)
Able to work within a team setting.
Able to maintain written communications / records.
Evidence of self-motivation and initiative
Awareness of health & safety issues and policies.
Able to know own limitations and seek advice.
Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions.
Flexible and adaptable in approach to work.
Able to undertake manual handling tasks.
Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area required by this post

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks.
Previous work in health care environment and experience of patients with physical impairment.
Experience within a customer care (face to face) environment.

Desirable

Previous work as a Therapy Assistant or allied profession.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Car driver essential
Full driving licence
Ability to use own car for purposes of work Weekend / 7 day working essential

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Good level of education to GCSE standard. (at least 3 subjects)
Grade C or level 5 GCSE or equivalent in English

Desirable

NVQ level II or III in Health Care
Manual Handling, or First Aid qualification

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
Demonstrate good organisational skills.
Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
Ability to learn / ability to self-initiate learning (evidence within the last 2 years)
Able to work within a team setting.
Able to maintain written communications / records.
Evidence of self-motivation and initiative
Awareness of health & safety issues and policies.
Able to know own limitations and seek advice.
Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions.
Flexible and adaptable in approach to work.
Able to undertake manual handling tasks.
Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area required by this post

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks.
Previous work in health care environment and experience of patients with physical impairment.
Experience within a customer care (face to face) environment.

Desirable

Previous work as a Therapy Assistant or allied profession.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Car driver essential
Full driving licence
Ability to use own car for purposes of work Weekend / 7 day working essential

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.