Health Care Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
Urgent Care Services provides short term health, therapy and care support to enable service users to remain in the community / home environment. This may include treating acutely unwell people that wouldotherwise require hospital admission, and also supports hospital discharges. The service convers 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Care provided at night includes end of life care, catheter care and otherurgent care that is unplanned and cannot wait until the following day. This care is provided by a night nursing team.
Home is nationally evidenced to be the best place to recover and regain independence. Admission avoidance, enablement and rehabilitation will be the priority focus with active participation from service users in order to achieve maximum independence.
Patients can be monitored remotely at home using technology such as apps, wearables or other medical devices to support a virtual ward environment which is supported by Consultants, Specialist GPs or Advanced Clinical Practitioners working within the team. If you are interested in a new challenge and an exciting new change within an Urgent Care setting, then this just may be the job for you.
Main duties of the job
- To provide care and support for vulnerable patients in a community setting, supporting with personal care, meal preparation and medication administration, following care plans and riskassessments.
- To carry out observations & procedures and be aware of normal ranges.
- To recognise patient progress/deterioration and provide feedback to senior team members in a timely manner.
- To be familiar with relevant trust policies and procedures in order to maintain high standards and patient safety.
- To obtain patient feedback for service improvement.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
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The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ/ QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship or equivalent or working towards) Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Healthcare Assistant/ Worker in a health or social care setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)
Desirable
- Experience of community nursing environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of developments in the NHS Knowledge of up to date clinical practice. Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative Moderate IT skills Holds current UK driving licence/permit & access to vehicle
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Empathetic Supportive Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
Ability to Manage
Essential
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Holds current UK driving licence & access to vehicle - applicant to provide license number in supporting 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.
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
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Westbrook House
Margate
CT9 5DD
