Job summary
We have an
exciting opportunity for Band 3 Healthcare Assistants who have a passion
for admission prevention to join a core team to deliver a new and developing countywide
Hospital at Home (H@H) service in Worcestershire.This is full time post, but we would
consider applicants looking for part time.
The post is
based in the Single Point of Access (SPA) Worcester.
This is an
exciting opportunity to be part of the delivery of a new service and to play a
significant part in shaping and developing this service.
There will be the
opportunity to partake in audit and service development as well as the clinical
duties of the post. There will also be the opportunity to work collaboratively
with stakeholders in particular with Acute Trust colleagues.
The
service will be countywide across Worcestershire so the ability travel across
the county will be expected. The service will be operational 8am-8pm seven days
a week including Bank Holidays so the post holder will be expected to work
shift patterns to enable cover of the operational hours.
Please note the Trust will not routinely
provide sponsorship to work for this role.
In addition to meet Home Office salary threshold you must have the
significant experience to be offered top of the pay band AND work a minimum of
35.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
There
will be the requirement to follow treatment plans to support the assessment and
management of acutely unwell patients in the Community who otherwise might have
been in an Acute Hospital setting with the support of a dedicated medical model
for the Hospital @ Home.
The
ability to work independently is essential as the post holders, who will need
to follow the treatment plans for patients whilst ensuring your clinical
practice is safe and effective and escalating concerns/deterioration to
clinical leadership as required.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will follow treatment plans for
patients with acute exacerbations of chronic diseases, long term conditions and
support the treatment of patients to prevent them being admitted to hospital. You should have excellent clinical,
written, and verbal communication skills, be able to work independently and
manage your own workload. For purposes of the role, you must hold a full UK
driving licence, have good IT skills and have excellent communication skills
and be able to meet the travel demands required.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will follow treatment plans for
patients with acute exacerbations of chronic diseases, long term conditions and
support the treatment of patients to prevent them being admitted to hospital. You should have excellent clinical,
written, and verbal communication skills, be able to work independently and
manage your own workload. For purposes of the role, you must hold a full UK
driving licence, have good IT skills and have excellent communication skills
and be able to meet the travel demands required.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older adults in a health/social care setting
Desirable
- Community experience of older adults with physical and/or mental health problems
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation or general medical setting
- Experience of working and liaising with staff from different disciplines
- Experience of medication administration
Additional criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role with a current and full driving licence.
- Willing to undertake further relevant training programmes.
- You understand that we will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care
- Or
- Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ2, GCSE Grade A-C) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post
- Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Intermediate Skills Programme
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions
- A level of understanding of rehabilitation
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work
- Good numeracy skills
- Aptitude for promoting independence
- Ability to cope with difficult/emotionally distressing/ challenging situations
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good observational skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older adults in a health/social care setting
Desirable
- Community experience of older adults with physical and/or mental health problems
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation or general medical setting
- Experience of working and liaising with staff from different disciplines
- Experience of medication administration
Additional criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role with a current and full driving licence.
- Willing to undertake further relevant training programmes.
- You understand that we will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care
- Or
- Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ2, GCSE Grade A-C) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post
- Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Intermediate Skills Programme
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions
- A level of understanding of rehabilitation
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work
- Good numeracy skills
- Aptitude for promoting independence
- Ability to cope with difficult/emotionally distressing/ challenging situations
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good observational 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.
