Job summary
Would you like to join a
dynamic and successful Healthcare team that is dedicated to supporting the
health and wellbeing of patients within our community?
If you are looking for a fresh
start or seeking a new challenge, this role offers you the ability to develop a
broad range of skills across a number of disciplines, and the opportunity for
further career progression.
YICT support patients to
remain independent in their own homes, while continuing with healthcare
assessments, rehabilitation, and recovery. We also provide an urgent crisis
response supporting patients and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions.
You will work closely with a
team of healthcare professionals to support patients' individual needs and
promoting patient health and wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
To provide first visit assessments of patients
in their own home, and ongoing care and
support to the individual.
Assist patients to meet their basic needs,
including prompting and administering medication as required, supporting with
dietary needs, maintaining personal hygiene, and using toilet facilities as
appropriate.
Perform physical observations on patients using
the necessary equipment (blood pressure monitors, blood sugar, and pulse
oximeters) when appropriate or when advised to by a manager or member of the
nursing team.
Ensure patients comfort, safety, and dignity
at all times, respecting privacy and ensuring confidentiality at all times.
Assist and support patients and carers as appropriate.
Ensure referrals to other agencies are made and
effectively and efficiently signpost patients to relevant agencies when
appropriate.
Ensure relevant information, including all
changes in a patient's condition, is passed to the registered nurse on duty.
Ensure efficient hand over of visit allocations with Healthcare Support
colleagues.
Ensure accurate records are maintained in a
timely manner including discharging and archiving patient paperwork, completing
Healthcare Support visit data and CQC documentation.
About us
Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to be a
collaborative and agile provider that cares for its people and patients.
Nimbuscare is based in York and is owned by all the practices in the city, however
we deliver services over a wider footprint.
Who are we
We deliver Urgent Care services in collaboration with the hospital
and GP practices in York, Scarborough, Whitby, Malton and Selby. We also
provide community-based frailty care, which focuses on treating people in
the community where we can. We also aim to shift services into the
community where possible, for example our community diagnostic centres run in partnership with the Acute
Trust.
We are committed to contributing towards a better NHS based on
equity,fairness, innovation, collaboration and quality.
We are part of the system, and we are here to stay.
Please note Nimbuscare does not hold a license to sponsor any visa
applications and we are unable to provide any advice about visas
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role
To provide first visit assessments of patients
in their own home, and ongoing care and
support to the individual.
Assist patients to meet their basic needs,
including prompting and administering medication as required, supporting with
dietary needs, maintaining personal hygiene, and using toilet facilities as
appropriate.
Perform physical observations on patients using
the necessary equipment (blood pressure monitors, blood sugar, and pulse
oximeters) when appropriate or when advised to by a manager or member of the
nursing team.
Ensure patients comfort, safety, and dignity
at all times, respecting privacy and ensuring confidentiality at all times.
Assist and support patients and carers as appropriate.
Ensure referrals to other agencies are made and
effectively and efficiently signpost patients to relevant agencies when
appropriate.
Ensure relevant information, including all
changes in a patient's condition, is passed to the registered nurse on duty.
Ensure efficient hand over of visit allocations with Healthcare Support
colleagues.
Ensure accurate records are maintained in a
timely manner including discharging and archiving patient paperwork, completing
Healthcare Support visit data and CQC documentation.
About you
With excellent communication
skills you will have the ability to build a professional rapport with
patients', being able to calmly and professional identify and deliver patient
needs.
A team player, you will work
effectively and professional within the wider YICT team and also have the
ability to work independently,
You will have a can-do
attitude and be able to react to challenges or setbacks in a positive manner.
You will be able to work efficiently.
You will hold a full UK
driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Full training will be given,
we invite applicants with no experience in healthcare.
Dates to bear in mind.
The closing date for
applications is 26th March at 23:59
Interviews will take place in
York.
Please note Nimbuscare does not hold a license to sponsor any visa applications and we are unable to provide any advice about visas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role
To provide first visit assessments of patients
in their own home, and ongoing care and
support to the individual.
Assist patients to meet their basic needs,
including prompting and administering medication as required, supporting with
dietary needs, maintaining personal hygiene, and using toilet facilities as
appropriate.
Perform physical observations on patients using
the necessary equipment (blood pressure monitors, blood sugar, and pulse
oximeters) when appropriate or when advised to by a manager or member of the
nursing team.
Ensure patients comfort, safety, and dignity
at all times, respecting privacy and ensuring confidentiality at all times.
Assist and support patients and carers as appropriate.
Ensure referrals to other agencies are made and
effectively and efficiently signpost patients to relevant agencies when
appropriate.
Ensure relevant information, including all
changes in a patient's condition, is passed to the registered nurse on duty.
Ensure efficient hand over of visit allocations with Healthcare Support
colleagues.
Ensure accurate records are maintained in a
timely manner including discharging and archiving patient paperwork, completing
Healthcare Support visit data and CQC documentation.
About you
With excellent communication
skills you will have the ability to build a professional rapport with
patients', being able to calmly and professional identify and deliver patient
needs.
A team player, you will work
effectively and professional within the wider YICT team and also have the
ability to work independently,
You will have a can-do
attitude and be able to react to challenges or setbacks in a positive manner.
You will be able to work efficiently.
You will hold a full UK
driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Full training will be given,
we invite applicants with no experience in healthcare.
Dates to bear in mind.
The closing date for
applications is 26th March at 23:59
Interviews will take place in
York.
Please note Nimbuscare does not hold a license to sponsor any visa applications and we are unable to provide any advice about visas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No qualifications are required
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in Healthcare - although this is not essential
Other
Essential
- Access to a car and full driving license
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No qualifications are required
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in Healthcare - although this is not essential
Other
Essential
- Access to a car and full driving license
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.
