Job summary
We are looking for individuals to join the Discharge Assessment Unit. The unit opened in March at Mount Gould and specialises in providing holistic and compressive discharge assessments of patients with complex needs.
The aim of the unit is to optimise patients' independence following a period of acute ill health and hospitalisation and promote home as the preferred discharge destination. It would be preferable to have an in-depth knowledge of complex discharge processes and managerial experience.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated care support workers that can be a positive role model and encourage a culture of empowering patients to continue their ongoing care at home.
Main duties of the job
You should possess good communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a calm and methodical manner.
We pride ourselves on being friendly, approachable, hardworking, caring, and empathetic. We all work and support each other as a team and would welcome those who strive for the best and share our vision to get patients home.
For further information and an informal discussion please Ward Manager Samantha O'Driscoll 01752 434084. It is intended that the interviews will take place within 2 weeks of the closing date therefore if you have not heard from us by this time; you may assume that you have not been successful.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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- To be accountable for own clinical practice. To work without direct supervision but under the direction of the qualified staff and advanced therapeutic care support worker in the provision of therapeutic care tasks and reablement therapy to the service user. Duties may include:
Implementation and progression of therapeutic care, rehabilitation and condition management programmes.
Promote independent social and living skills including the provision of a range of tasks: personal care, bathing, dressing/undressing, continence, nutrition, hydration and prompting, monitoring and administration of medication where required, in line with local policies.
Facilitate service users to achieve their specific goals and assist with modifying these as appropriate.
Training and informing longer term care staff about the ongoing needs and the delivery of care, rehabilitation and condition management programmes for the patients
Positioning advice and care
Conduct prescribed therapeutic care and rehabilitation.
Conduct basic screening for overall therapy assessments.
Recognise acute and chronic deterioration and modify treatment accordingly or escalate to more senior staff as appropriate.
Assessing performance of activities of daily living
Teaching use of rehabilitation equipment
Carry out level 1 & 2 psychological interventions e.g. active listening
To effectively plan and signpost service users to the most appropriate services they require longer term
- To understand, provide, receive and exchange condition related information with patients and relatives, who may have communication difficulties. Patients may have acute or long term communication difficulties due to other long term conditions.
- To be actively involved in the communication of information regarding patients conditions and any other useful information to the inter-disciplinary team.
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers. Effective communication to optimise , motivation and participation through explanation of impairments and reasons for rehabilitation. Barriers to communication may include loss of hearing, altered perception, pain and language disorders associated with brain injury.
- To be aware at all times of the needs of patients during illness or disability and to promote and encourage empowerment, independence and restoration of function.
- Be aware of the acute and community care pathways and the implications of this on standards of therapy care.
- To write treatment and care notes in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with departmental standards. These notes do not require qualified staff countersignature.
- To undertake limited non-clinical / clerical duties as necessary. This may include maintaining stock levels, ordering equipment, and filing, dealing with telephone calls, and cleaning.
- To actively contribute to data collection to ensure that optimal standards are achieved throughout
For further details please see attached JD&PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
- To be accountable for own clinical practice. To work without direct supervision but under the direction of the qualified staff and advanced therapeutic care support worker in the provision of therapeutic care tasks and reablement therapy to the service user. Duties may include:
Implementation and progression of therapeutic care, rehabilitation and condition management programmes.
Promote independent social and living skills including the provision of a range of tasks: personal care, bathing, dressing/undressing, continence, nutrition, hydration and prompting, monitoring and administration of medication where required, in line with local policies.
Facilitate service users to achieve their specific goals and assist with modifying these as appropriate.
Training and informing longer term care staff about the ongoing needs and the delivery of care, rehabilitation and condition management programmes for the patients
Positioning advice and care
Conduct prescribed therapeutic care and rehabilitation.
Conduct basic screening for overall therapy assessments.
Recognise acute and chronic deterioration and modify treatment accordingly or escalate to more senior staff as appropriate.
Assessing performance of activities of daily living
Teaching use of rehabilitation equipment
Carry out level 1 & 2 psychological interventions e.g. active listening
To effectively plan and signpost service users to the most appropriate services they require longer term
- To understand, provide, receive and exchange condition related information with patients and relatives, who may have communication difficulties. Patients may have acute or long term communication difficulties due to other long term conditions.
- To be actively involved in the communication of information regarding patients conditions and any other useful information to the inter-disciplinary team.
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers. Effective communication to optimise , motivation and participation through explanation of impairments and reasons for rehabilitation. Barriers to communication may include loss of hearing, altered perception, pain and language disorders associated with brain injury.
- To be aware at all times of the needs of patients during illness or disability and to promote and encourage empowerment, independence and restoration of function.
- Be aware of the acute and community care pathways and the implications of this on standards of therapy care.
- To write treatment and care notes in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with departmental standards. These notes do not require qualified staff countersignature.
- To undertake limited non-clinical / clerical duties as necessary. This may include maintaining stock levels, ordering equipment, and filing, dealing with telephone calls, and cleaning.
- To actively contribute to data collection to ensure that optimal standards are achieved throughout
For further details please see attached JD&PS
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous employment /demonstrable experience working within a therapy or reablement service at band 2 or above.
- Proven evidence of understanding of principles of providing therapeutic care and or exercise
Desirable
- Broad range demonstrable healthcare experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ / diploma in healthcare or equivalent level 2 or
- Demonstrable experience working in a therapeutic care role involving physically impaired and vulnerable people
Desirable
- A relevant foundation degree or higher education qualification, such as, but not limited to: Sports therapy, Sports science, Healthcare sciences...
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Effective Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Professional and patient focussed approach acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
Desirable
- Proven evidence of personal leadership.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous employment /demonstrable experience working within a therapy or reablement service at band 2 or above.
- Proven evidence of understanding of principles of providing therapeutic care and or exercise
Desirable
- Broad range demonstrable healthcare experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ / diploma in healthcare or equivalent level 2 or
- Demonstrable experience working in a therapeutic care role involving physically impaired and vulnerable people
Desirable
- A relevant foundation degree or higher education qualification, such as, but not limited to: Sports therapy, Sports science, Healthcare sciences...
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Effective Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Professional and patient focussed approach acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
Desirable
- Proven evidence of personal leadership.
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.
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).
Additional 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.
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).
