About this role
Job summary
To contribute to the teams role in providing clinical rehabilitation and intermediate care to community patients under the direction of qualified practitioners.
To assist in the provision of administrative support to the department / team.
Implement planned Intermediate Care/Rehab for individuals in their own home, Community Hospital ward and other community settings maintaining a high standard of evidence based practice to meet identified needs.
Actively participate in learning opportunities to maintain knowledge and inform practice. Record own learning and personal development. Identify and articulate areas for self-improvement, including through self-reflection, evaluation of practice, and actively seeks feedback.
Communicates through a variety of methods, including the use of interpersonal, written and verbal and non-verbal skills. Exchanges information with service user and families using active listening, compassion, empathy, and coproduction techniques with the service user.
Hours of work are between 08.00 and 20.00 in shift pattern to cover 7 days a week. The post holder will be required to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job
Manage own workload and time within scope of role
Specific tasks may include:
Pressure area/Skin care
Assistance with medication
Care of minor wounds
Assistance with dietary/fluid needs
Emotional support
Bowel Care
Personal Care tasks; toileting, dressing, hygiene
Meal Preparation
End of life care
Provision of collar/brace care
Prescription and fitting of equipment
Following delegated treatment/goals
Contribution to reviews and creation of care plans/goals
Falls management
Basic assessment of non-complex presentations that have been triaged by a qualified clinician, such as; Falls, mobility, transfers, washing and dressing
Following assessment, formulate and implement a patient centred treatment plan under indirect supervision
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential
Primary or Social NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent award in an appropriate field oDemonstrable competence in skills for role
EXPERIENCE Essential
oExperience in a care based workplace oExperience in care of the older person oDemonstrate enthusiasm for providing high standards of patient care
Desirable
oWorking within the NHS
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential
oAbility to communicate effectively with patients/clients despite barriers to understanding that enables them to participate in their therapy oAbility to work autonomously and manage workload oBasic computer skills for example entering numbers in a spreadsheet or using email
TRANSPORT Essential
oFull valid UK Driving Licence oCar owner
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.
Employer details Employer name Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Leonards Hospital
Ringwood Road
Hants
BH24 2RR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)