Health Care Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Delivering Patient Care

Assist the Registered Nurse in the assessment, on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.

Under direction of the Registered Nurse supports appropriate individualised, clinical/risk assessments providing accurate feedback as necessary.

Deliver safe, high quality, compassionate care following individualised care plans and treatment interventions determined by the Registered Nurse. This will include supporting patients with all aspects of the fundamentals of care including activities of daily living, providing feedback on progress against the plans.

Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner, This will include:

Performing patient observations: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood glucose and urinalysis, routine ECG.

Develops competencies and practices clinical skills required to deliver care relevant to patient group and within the agreed scope of practice for the Senior Healthcare Assistant.

Report back and share information with the Registered Nurse on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals.

Recognises and effectively responds to emergency situations escalating support from the Registered Practitioner in a timely and appropriate manner.

Promotion of Independence and Wellbeing

Involves patients in their care, encouraging independence and supporting them to improve and maintain their mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Promotes health promotion activities relevant to the specialty.

Respect the privacy, dignity, needs, beliefs, choices and preferences of patients and carers.

Ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking care procedures.

Delivering Safe and High Quality Care

Recognise issues relating to Safeguarding vulnerable adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate Registered Nurse in a timely manner.

Demonstrates the ability to identify situations which may cause concern e.g. in relation to patient care / health and safety and reports to the Registered Nurse in a timely and appropriate manner.

Undertakes additional champion/ link roles as requested by ward / department manager.

Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice.

Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others.

Communicating Effectively

Communicates effectively with patients and relatives and overcomes barriers to effective communication in a manner which is sensitive to patients, carers and relatives needs. This includes communicating effectively with patients who may have a degree of sensory impairment, speech and language difficulties, memory and cognitive impairment, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.

Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times

Maintains clear and accurate patient records relating to patient care and interventions utilising both digital and paper based records.

Reports accidents/untoward occurrences and complaints to the relevant Registered Nurse as soon as possible.

Working Effectively in a Team

Works as an effective member of the team, actively promoting good team relationships.

Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals.

Attend team meetings where possible contribute to team discussions that help improve and maintain excellent quality care for patients.

Being Accountable

Demonstrates integrity and acts in line with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales working in accordance health policies, protocols and guidelines at all times.

Recognises and consistently works within boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.

Is responsible and accountable for own practice and for appropriate delegation of care he/ she gives to Healthcare Assistants.

Demonstrates behaviours and attitudes in accordance with the health boards values and behaviours framework and act in the best interest of patients, relatives and carers at all times.

Identify and take action by raising concerns when own or others behaviour undermines equality and diversity.

Exercise personal duty of care in the safe use and storage of equipment and management of patient property.

Be environmentally aware and financially prudent in use of resources and energy.

Maintain Unit stock levels.

Developing Self and Others

Takes responsibility for attending statutory, mandatory training and work based learning opportunities in accordance with the health board policy and local training needs analysis. Makes effective use of e-learning opportunities to achieve compliance with mandatory training.

Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development.

Prepares for and takes an active part in the appraisal process in accordance with organisation policy in partnership with reviewer, identifies opportunities to develop own competence/own skills in order to achieve objectives.

Takes responsibility for own continuing development and performance.

Provides support, guidance and supervision to less experienced staff within the clinical area e.g. new Healthcare Assistants.

Person Specification

Experience working with people with learning disabilities

Essential

• experience
• values and behaviors

Desirable

• qualifications nvq qcf btec
• experience working with adults with learning disabilties and mental health issues

values and behaviours

Essential

• experience in this role

Desirable

• relevant qualifications

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Laurels & Briary

Cowbridge Road West, Ely

Cardiff

CF5 5BS

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)