Job summary
Work with us as a Health and Social Care Technician in a dynamic multidisciplinary team who are having an incredible impact providing community care and support in Hammersmith and Fulham.
You will enjoy the rewards of working with a client group for whom you can make a significant difference every day, and you will experience the strong motivation of being part of a supportive multi-agency effort which focuses on training and supporting each other.
The Community Independence Service is co-located with LBHF Adult Social Care on King St, Hammersmith. Our service works closely with local GPs, care homes, social services and secondary care partners, such as Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust sites and Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. You will be connected with peers across the CIS tri-borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea as well as West London NHS Trust
Main duties of the job
Working as a member of the Community Independence Service / Case Management Team you will supported by registered allied health clinicians and ICAP(Integrated care access point),
You will be able to deliver skilled health and social care to people in their homes; the care you deliver will be based on delegated tasks by a senior clinician following thorough holistic assessment of person's clinical and personal needs and their agreement of an individualised care plan.
The care you deliver will be within the boundaries of your role, focusing on supporting people with a range of complex needs and long term medical conditions (mental and physical).
The aim is to reduce the impact of health inequalities, improve access to health and care services, address complex health, social and housing needs, reduce social isolation and optimise wellbeing.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2/GCSE A-C (9-6) English language and Maths
- NVQ 3 or equivalent
- IT Skills
Desirable
- NVQ assessor qualification
- Foundation degree/level 1 diploma modules or willingness to undertake
- Other equivalent qualifications and or evidence of further learning
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Health or Social care assistant or demonstrate appropriate and relevant work experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community or multidisciplinary team
- Experience in Rapid Response/Acute/rehabilitation/community discharge teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
- Basic working knowledge of IT and emails
Skills
Essential
- Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or registered health care professional or social worker.
- Ability to triage and carry out baseline assessments e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, understanding of SBAR and deteriorating adult assessment
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
- Understands own accountability
- Willingness to learn and develop; recognizes the need for flexibility
- Ability to use own initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2/GCSE A-C (9-6) English language and Maths
- NVQ 3 or equivalent
- IT Skills
Desirable
- NVQ assessor qualification
- Foundation degree/level 1 diploma modules or willingness to undertake
- Other equivalent qualifications and or evidence of further learning
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Health or Social care assistant or demonstrate appropriate and relevant work experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community or multidisciplinary team
- Experience in Rapid Response/Acute/rehabilitation/community discharge teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
- Basic working knowledge of IT and emails
Skills
Essential
- Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or registered health care professional or social worker.
- Ability to triage and carry out baseline assessments e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, understanding of SBAR and deteriorating adult assessment
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
- Understands own accountability
- Willingness to learn and develop; recognizes the need for flexibility
- Ability to use own initiative
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).
