Job summary
Would you like to join a team who is passionate about caring for patients in the Medway community?
Do you have a strong work ethic, resilience and a compassionate nature?
If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you!
We are looking for a band 2 night sitter for two twelve hour shifts per week, to provide support for patients and families in the community. The role will involve working on a 1:1 basis to provide overnight support within a specific patient's home. In the event that no visits are scheduled, you may be required to support the community night nursing service with visits or provide support on the inpatient unit at the wisdom hospice.
We are keen to hear from people who are wishing to develop in their careers and will support you to take the next steps to achieving progression in an exciting and dynamic organisation.
Main duties of the job
Your role will support the team to achieve the following core aims:
1. Supporting patients and families: through direct access, continuity of care, flexibility of care provision and providing quality clinical care.
2. Supporting the night nursing team; by working collaboratively and flexibly with your team colleagues and being empowered to make decisions as a team to best meet the requirements of your patients and their families.
About us
So what else?
This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
Informal visits can be arranged on request.
We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Basic IT skills
NVQ level 2
NVQ Level 3 in health and/or social care
Working towards NVQ level 3
Experience
Ability to work within a team
Able to work independently
Ability to manage own time
High quality organisational skills
Previous experience in a health and social care setting
Previous experience in health or social care setting
Wound care
Leg ulcer management
End of life care
Pressure area care
Special knowledge / expertise
Basic I.T skills
Knowledge of health and safety, and the principles of risk assessment
Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment
Strong work ethic
Resilience
Good communication skills verbally and written
Flexibility and adaptability to change.
Practical / intellectual skills
Ability to travel to dispersed settings in a timely manner.
MCH values
Being caring and compassionate
The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff are my priority.
I show kindness and humanity.
I am inclusive and non-discriminatory.
Working in partnership
I ask for, respond to and offer feedback which improves the quality of our services.
I work effectively as part of my immediate team, the wider organisation and with external partners to achieve shared goals.
I take responsibility and ownership for my area of work and I meet and manage expectations.
Delivering quality and value
I raise my concerns and I am open and honest when things do not go well, learning from successes and mistakes.
I make the most of resources and reduce waste and inefficiencies.
I seek out, share and actively participate in new ideas and ways of working.
These are the core values and behaviours expected of all roles within MCH and individual performance in relation to the values is assessed in your PDR. A full description is available from your manager and the intranet.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Basic IT skills
NVQ level 2
NVQ Level 3 in health and/or social care
Working towards NVQ level 3
Experience
Ability to work within a team
Able to work independently
Ability to manage own time
High quality organisational skills
Previous experience in a health and social care setting
Previous experience in health or social care setting
Wound care
Leg ulcer management
End of life care
Pressure area care
Special knowledge / expertise
Basic I.T skills
Knowledge of health and safety, and the principles of risk assessment
Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment
Strong work ethic
Resilience
Good communication skills verbally and written
Flexibility and adaptability to change.
Practical / intellectual skills
Ability to travel to dispersed settings in a timely manner.
MCH values
Being caring and compassionate
The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff are my priority.
I show kindness and humanity.
I am inclusive and non-discriminatory.
Working in partnership
I ask for, respond to and offer feedback which improves the quality of our services.
I work effectively as part of my immediate team, the wider organisation and with external partners to achieve shared goals.
I take responsibility and ownership for my area of work and I meet and manage expectations.
Delivering quality and value
I raise my concerns and I am open and honest when things do not go well, learning from successes and mistakes.
I make the most of resources and reduce waste and inefficiencies.
I seek out, share and actively participate in new ideas and ways of working.
These are the core values and behaviours expected of all roles within MCH and individual performance in relation to the values is assessed in your PDR. A full description is available from your manager and the intranet.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Basic IT skills
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to manage own time
- Previous experience in a health or social care setting
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience working with people with life-limiting illness
Skills
Essential
- Strong work ethic
- Demonstrates a good understanding of compassionate care
- Good communication skills
- Awareness of own limitations within the role
- Willingness to work flexibly and support colleagues in other teams
MCH values
Essential
- Good understanding of MCH values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Basic IT skills
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to manage own time
- Previous experience in a health or social care setting
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience working with people with life-limiting illness
Skills
Essential
- Strong work ethic
- Demonstrates a good understanding of compassionate care
- Good communication skills
- Awareness of own limitations within the role
- Willingness to work flexibly and support colleagues in other teams
MCH values
Essential
- Good understanding of MCH values
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.
