Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Healthcare Support Worker - Adult Community Services

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Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS trust has an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Support Workers to join the Adult Community Nursing Service delivering services to patients in their own homes in one of our 4 local neighbourhoods.

As no two days are the same in the community, you will be able to work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability where the work you do makes a real difference to your patients and those important to them, in line with our trust values.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for staff who are compassionate, highly motivated, enthusiastic, excellent communication and team working abilities within our diverse multicultural community.

With the renewed emphasis of community-based care, this is a great time to join our team and continue your journey. In return, we offer a comprehensive induction programme, access to further training and education and actively encourage and enhance career progression.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

  1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
  2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
  3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
  4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
  5. Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted

30 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum plus HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-AJ5856

Job locations

London Borough of Lewisham

London

SE13 6LH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job role includes monitoring patients conditions by taking vital signs and escalates changes in patients conditions to the district nurse or senior nurse on duty

Taking blood for testing (Phlebotomy) and administration of insulin following appropriate training and consolidation

Carrying out simple wound dressings and other relevant nursing tasks as assigned by the senior nurse.

Promotes patient independence through implementing rehabilitation programmes as directed by the multi-professional team

Undertakes health promotion activities with patients and their families as directed by the District Nurse or members of the multi-disciplinary team

Responsible for ensuring up to date stock levels of materials and equipment used by the team

Maintains accurate documentation immediately after nursing intervention in line with Trust policies, guidelines and procedural documents

To use mobile working devices to record and document relevant information

Undertake routine audits as required

The two shift patterns for the role: 08.00 16.00 and 12.00 20.00 including weekends and bank holidays.

The post holder must have a full current UK driving licence and daily access to a car, as this is essential for the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job role includes monitoring patients conditions by taking vital signs and escalates changes in patients conditions to the district nurse or senior nurse on duty

Taking blood for testing (Phlebotomy) and administration of insulin following appropriate training and consolidation

Carrying out simple wound dressings and other relevant nursing tasks as assigned by the senior nurse.

Promotes patient independence through implementing rehabilitation programmes as directed by the multi-professional team

Undertakes health promotion activities with patients and their families as directed by the District Nurse or members of the multi-disciplinary team

Responsible for ensuring up to date stock levels of materials and equipment used by the team

Maintains accurate documentation immediately after nursing intervention in line with Trust policies, guidelines and procedural documents

To use mobile working devices to record and document relevant information

Undertake routine audits as required

The two shift patterns for the role: 08.00 16.00 and 12.00 20.00 including weekends and bank holidays.

The post holder must have a full current UK driving licence and daily access to a car, as this is essential for the role

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Vocational qualification at level III qualification or equivalent relevant experience (gained by on the job learning) and short courses.
  • Care Certificate attainment
  • Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills to a minimum of Level 1 Maths and English

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with the general public.
  • Experience of working in a health or social care environment.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • A requirement to be punctual and reliable
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills/literacy/ numeracy skills
  • Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff
  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
  • Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices
  • Willingness to continue to develop knowledge and practice through a combination of instruction, on the job learning, attending teaching sessions and study days, where appropriate

Personal Qualities and Skills

Essential

  • Able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by the registered professional (training will be provided)
  • Demonstrable knowledge of equipment used in healthcare and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order and escalate any concerns to a registered professional.
  • The post holder is able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by a registered professional (training will be provided)
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Vocational qualification at level III qualification or equivalent relevant experience (gained by on the job learning) and short courses.
  • Care Certificate attainment
  • Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills to a minimum of Level 1 Maths and English

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with the general public.
  • Experience of working in a health or social care environment.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • A requirement to be punctual and reliable
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills/literacy/ numeracy skills
  • Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff
  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
  • Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices
  • Willingness to continue to develop knowledge and practice through a combination of instruction, on the job learning, attending teaching sessions and study days, where appropriate

Personal Qualities and Skills

Essential

  • Able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by the registered professional (training will be provided)
  • Demonstrable knowledge of equipment used in healthcare and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order and escalate any concerns to a registered professional.
  • The post holder is able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by a registered professional (training will be provided)

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

London Borough of Lewisham

London

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

London Borough of Lewisham

London

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Community PDN

Satyan K.Chuttarsing

khoosheeram.chuttarsing@nhs.net

07796182473

Details

Date posted

30 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum plus HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-AJ5856

Job locations

London Borough of Lewisham

London

SE13 6LH


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