Job summary
The Recovery Healthcare
Assistant (HCA) role offers clinical skills and knowledge to be able to support
clients through there recovery journey, be that in a clinical aspect or
holistic. The purpose of this role is to offer high standards of care for our
clients, whilst being part of service development and innovation, to
continually improve our service offer.
The Recovery HCA role
is a hands on role that provides operational clinical and Psychosocial
support and advice in alignment with the Clients My Priorities plan and the
service client pathway. The Horizon service is integrated working as a
multi-disciplinary team so, it is important to ensure we have a focus on our
organisational objectives, as well as local service action plans. Delphi
recognises that people, through their skills, knowledge, experience, values,
and behaviours are integral to good Service performance and development. The Recovery
HCAs role through their professional skills and expertise will support the Horizon
team, to maximise performance, and in turn positively contribute to service development,
and ultimately the clients experience.
Main duties of the job
Work in a large, busy, cross site,
multi-disciplinary service. The Horizon team is a fast past team working with a
client group through the stages of their drug use, alcohol use and recovery.
Assess, plan and
evaluate care for patients, taking into account the potential needs of
individuals including young people & older people, with additional regard
to safeguarding, mental health, BBV, sexual health , smoking cessation and
toxic trio.
Clinical and Psychosocial assessments to help
create a person-centered integrated care plan.
Health promotions work for areas such as
Sleep management, BBV, Wellbeing, Detox promotion and plan setting as well as
new initiatives and monthly topics.
Delivery of KPIs in line with contract
agreement to help evidence our service delivery.
Joint multidisciplinary collaboration with
all stakeholders.
Supporting colleagues and managers with new
initiatives and service offers, and any reasonable requested activity.
Contributing to
client My Priorities planning of a clients recovery journey which is person.
About us
Delphi Medical is a values led, innovative and specialist addiction (drug and alcohol) service, inspiring their clients to progress safely and successfully from dependance to freedom. They have a shared purpose as part of the Calico Group to make a real difference to peoples lives. Each part of the Calico Group has its own specialism and expertise but the One Calico vision is to help people to build a better future, whatever their background and wherever they are in their lifes journey.Because we know we can always do more for our customers, we are continually expanding the range of services which we offer. This means we need more amazing people who share our values and have real passion for helping others. Because we know we can always do more for our customers, we are continually expanding the range of services which we offer and looking for new talent. This means we need more amazing people who share our values and have real passion for helping others.
Calico are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and wish to be representative of the communities in which we work. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clients accessing service will receive excellent Drug and Alcohol Clinical Interventions in Blackpool including, harm reduction, BBV testing, screening and client education and health promotions.
Communication will be in a non-judgemental, empathetic way with patients, partner agencies and other professionals.
Clients will be informed and fully supported to make choices about the recovery options available to them.
Clients will be engaged with the service throughout their care responding positively to interventions and exiting our service with improved health and wellbeing.
Clients will be supported and encouraged to build their personal strengths and social networks as part of their development to achieve identified goals.
New ideas will be offered to improve and strengthen our service offer so that we are able to provide the very best support to our clients.
Contract KPIs and deliverables will consistently be met or exceeded to ensure we are in the best possible position to retain the contract and win new work, enabling us to provide outstanding services to current and new clients.
Services and support will be delivered safely and effectively in line with all current regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
Continued personal development in the Recovery HCA role to increase the service offer and own skill set.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clients accessing service will receive excellent Drug and Alcohol Clinical Interventions in Blackpool including, harm reduction, BBV testing, screening and client education and health promotions.
Communication will be in a non-judgemental, empathetic way with patients, partner agencies and other professionals.
Clients will be informed and fully supported to make choices about the recovery options available to them.
Clients will be engaged with the service throughout their care responding positively to interventions and exiting our service with improved health and wellbeing.
Clients will be supported and encouraged to build their personal strengths and social networks as part of their development to achieve identified goals.
New ideas will be offered to improve and strengthen our service offer so that we are able to provide the very best support to our clients.
Contract KPIs and deliverables will consistently be met or exceeded to ensure we are in the best possible position to retain the contract and win new work, enabling us to provide outstanding services to current and new clients.
Services and support will be delivered safely and effectively in line with all current regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
Continued personal development in the Recovery HCA role to increase the service offer and own skill set.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team with appropriate supervision in a multidisciplinary service.
- Resilience and adaptability this, is a changeable and demanding environment.
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Good situational judgement.
- Ability to work effectively lone working and as part of a team.
- Evidence of updating practice and continued professional development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Desired experience of healthcare interventions.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- NVQ or BTEC qualification in healthcare or willingness to work towards one.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team with appropriate supervision in a multidisciplinary service.
- Resilience and adaptability this, is a changeable and demanding environment.
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Good situational judgement.
- Ability to work effectively lone working and as part of a team.
- Evidence of updating practice and continued professional development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Desired experience of healthcare interventions.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- NVQ or BTEC qualification in healthcare or willingness to work towards one.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
