About this role
Job summary
Join our friendly, dedicated and passionate team, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients in the Wyre Forest in Worcestershire. We aim to deliver an effective, high-quality service that puts patients at the centre of their own care.
This post is for 37.5 hours (full-time) over 7 days on a rota basis including weekends & Bank Holidays.
The Neighbourhood Team operates from 7:30am to 18:30pm on a seven-day rota including weekends and Bank Holidays, various shift patterns are available.
The Neighbourhood Team consists of Community Nurses, Senior Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Healthcare Assistants and administrators. GP and social care colleagues work closely alongside.
We offer a friendly team environment, learning and development opportunities and well-being support.
If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, please get in touch with the Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role. Employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Main duties of the job
Whilst on duty you will either be working alone or alongside colleagues to carry out delegated tasks in line with the Trust core values.
Each task will have been assessed by a qualified Health Care Professional and a care plan will be in place for you to follow and report back on.
Tasks may include: Supporting with daily activities of living such as personal care, promoting independence, participating in manual handling and other allocated tasks such as venepuncture, wound dressing, setting up of equipment and recording observations.
All clinical documentation is recorded on a system called EMIS Community in line with Trust guidelines and must be contemporaneous. Clear, concise and timely communication is key to your role and this may be required in a verbal or written format to support patient centred care.
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 and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working with older adults in a health/social care setting.
Desirable
Community experience of working with older adults with physical and/or mental health problems.
Skills and Abilities Essential
A positive attitude and able to act on feedback. 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. Able to work autonomously and as part of a team. Ability to work without direct supervision and able to use own initiative.
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. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
Intermediate Skills Programme.
Additional Criteria Essential
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post. Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Enthusiastic and self-motivated. Willing to undertake further relevant training programmes. I understand that the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
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 Kidderminster Health Centre
Bromsgrove Street
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 1PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)