Job summary
The North Community Nursing and Therapy teams are looking to recruit two new Band 3 Therapy Healthcare Assistants working across all Teams in the North Locality for a 1 year fixed term contract.
One successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in NN1 and NN3 teams covering Fakenham, Wells, Holt, Sheringham and Aylsham GP practice patients and the other successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in NN2 and NN4 teams covering Cromer, North Walsham, Wroxham and Brundall GP practice patients.
Main duties of the job
These new and exciting roles will work alongside the Occupational Therapists & Physiotherapists to assist in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community, community hospitals and in clinics, by following prescribed treatment & rehabilitation programmes. they will also work within a reablement philosophy, using strengths based assessments and actively promoting independence for the patients.
About us
Achieving 'Outstanding' from CQC is a testament to the forward progressive nature of the Trust and our commitment to delivering high quality care in sometimes challenging environments.
The service offers a commitment to ongoing personal development and offers a supportive, friendly network of colleagues.
North Norfolk offers beautiful countryside, beaches and many towns and buildings of historic interest, as well as being within close proximity to the city of Norwich which offers many cultural and leisure amenities.
If this post excites you, and you are looking to improve your quality of life working in rural Norfolk as part of this developing role and workforce we look forward to your application.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
If you are aged 16-30 and not currently in education, employment or training, our colleagues at the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (supported by the Princes Trust), can provide application and interview coaching. To request this support please contact NWICB.Careers@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work within the Therapy team to provide rehabilitation and treatment programmes to keep patients safe in their own homes.
- To contribute to the delivery of care packages for patients with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
- To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
- To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
- To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
- Engage with mobile working
- Engage with SystmOne Optimisation
- Engage with referral to discharge standard processes
- To be aware of the demand and capacity model which will reflect workload needs at any given time
- Work in a flexible manner
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work within the Therapy team to provide rehabilitation and treatment programmes to keep patients safe in their own homes.
- To contribute to the delivery of care packages for patients with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
- To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
- To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
- To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
- Engage with mobile working
- Engage with SystmOne Optimisation
- Engage with referral to discharge standard processes
- To be aware of the demand and capacity model which will reflect workload needs at any given time
- Work in a flexible manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working within a Healthcare/Social Care setting
- Literacy skills
- Evidence of ongoing learning
Desirable
- Experience of working in people's homes
- Experience of working with people at the End of life
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Good communication skills
- Highly motivated
Desirable
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team roles
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Awareness of own limitations
- Good organisational skills
- Open to change and development
- Able to work alone
- Ability to use own initiative
Other
Essential
- Aable to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working within a Healthcare/Social Care setting
- Literacy skills
- Evidence of ongoing learning
Desirable
- Experience of working in people's homes
- Experience of working with people at the End of life
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Good communication skills
- Highly motivated
Desirable
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team roles
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Awareness of own limitations
- Good organisational skills
- Open to change and development
- Able to work alone
- Ability to use own initiative
Other
Essential
- Aable to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
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).