About this role
Job summary
The post holder is part of a multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients. Support andsupervision is provided by a Registered Nurse. This role will be expected to carry out a range ofpatient care tasks and duties to enable the team to provide an effective and efficient service.To achieve this the post holder will be expected to:o Competently perform the necessary aspects of care for patientso Ensure effective delivery of care is provided to patients and that an acceptablestandard is maintainedo Follow all policies and provide a safe and person-centred environment for patients.o Participate in personal and practice development activities to maintain standards ofcare
There are full and part time hours available.
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
Main duties of the job
- Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and supporting patient mobility.
- Assist registered nurses and therapists in delivering safe, high-quality patient care and rehabilitation.
- Carry out and record routine observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose (following training).
- Support patients to maintain independence and achieve rehabilitation goals.
- Report any changes in a patient's condition promptly to qualified staff.
- Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Promote dignity, privacy, safeguarding, equality, and person-centred care.
- Follow infection prevention and health and safety procedures.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked clinical environment.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in training and continuous professional development
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;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible working considered in line with meeting the needs of the service
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves providing compassionate hands-on care, supporting recovery and rehabilitation, monitoring patient wellbeing, and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care within a community hospital setting.
For full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care or equivalent qualification or experience 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
Desirable
- Intermediate Skills Programme
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 medication administration
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
- Aptitude for promoting independence
- Good numeracy skills
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to work without direct supervision and able to use own initiative
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
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
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Princess of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
B61 0BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)