Job summary
The Home First service is an integrated clinical and care and support service that provides short term reablement intervention to enable people to maximise their independence and meet their health and social care needs within Midlands NHS Partnership Foundation Trust (MPFT).
The service seeks to offer rehabilitation programme for a time limited period to rebuild functional range of movement, confidence, relearn new skills by promoting peoples independence through health & social care interventions. The Home First Integrated service operates from 7am to 10pm over 365 days per year.
The post holder will be responsible for working in close collaboration with the Home First Multi-disciplinary Team which includes Nurses, Therapists, Care Support Workers and Social Workers.
The post holder will have exemplary communication skills, enabling them to be a role model for others, as well as positively representing the Trust values, in the delivery of effective, efficient and high quality services for service users. The post holder will be enthusiastic, passionate and a dynamic individual.
The shift patterns will be on a rotational basis over 7 days, so flexibility is required for this role.
Main duties of the job
o Be involved in the first point of contact for the discharge to assess pathway.o Assist in the delivery of outcome-based goals and self-directed goal planningo Undertake person centred support planningo Deliver support plans and safeguard vulnerable peopleo Contribute to outcome focused reviewso Encourage people's independence, choice, health & wellbeingo Identify the need and encourage individuals with the safe use of basis equipment and assistive technology, which may include in ordering basis equipment as required.o Facilitate individuals transition to alternative services and support if neededo Engage in organisational learning and developmento Promote rehabilitation and reablement individual plans of care to meet patient outcomeso Appropriate recording and completion of all written and electronic records.
About us
At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:
- Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
- Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
- "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
- Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
- Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
- Child Care Vouchers Scheme
- Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
- NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work in partnership with other health professionals and external agencies to provide a personalised service to meet individuals needs. Undertake first visits to meet CQC compliance on behalf of the Home First service as requested by the CAS Shift Lead. Read, follow and implement rehabilitation plans in accordance with the patients goals clearly documenting their progression. To monitor and report any changes to the patients individual plan of care that contributes to a continuing review of the patients care. To work unsupervised in patient's homes in the community. Promote the patient's privacy and dignity whilst undertaking rehabilitation using all personal activities of daily living for example with personal care such as bathing, showering, toileting, hygiene continence care, skin integrity, meal prep and medication. Identify and escalate any reduced patients allocated time or rehabilitation visits as evidence supports and communicate changes to management or health and social care professionals. Maintaining the patients personal information and confidentiality at all times in line with MPFTs policies. Ensure the patient is involved in all decision making regarding their rehabilitation plan working with all health and social care professionals. Promoting independence with medication, compliance and concordance enabling self-management where possible in line with Trust Home First Medication Policy. Support and educate patients in managing long term conditions to maximise their independence which will includes following rehabilitation goals set by a competent health
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work in partnership with other health professionals and external agencies to provide a personalised service to meet individuals needs. Undertake first visits to meet CQC compliance on behalf of the Home First service as requested by the CAS Shift Lead. Read, follow and implement rehabilitation plans in accordance with the patients goals clearly documenting their progression. To monitor and report any changes to the patients individual plan of care that contributes to a continuing review of the patients care. To work unsupervised in patient's homes in the community. Promote the patient's privacy and dignity whilst undertaking rehabilitation using all personal activities of daily living for example with personal care such as bathing, showering, toileting, hygiene continence care, skin integrity, meal prep and medication. Identify and escalate any reduced patients allocated time or rehabilitation visits as evidence supports and communicate changes to management or health and social care professionals. Maintaining the patients personal information and confidentiality at all times in line with MPFTs policies. Ensure the patient is involved in all decision making regarding their rehabilitation plan working with all health and social care professionals. Promoting independence with medication, compliance and concordance enabling self-management where possible in line with Trust Home First Medication Policy. Support and educate patients in managing long term conditions to maximise their independence which will includes following rehabilitation goals set by a competent health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Providing Care in a formal or work base/community setting
- Responding to the changing needs of patients who use health and social care services
- Computer Skills
- Flexibility and demonstrate evidence of a strong work ethic
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community-based service
- Experience of supporting people with palliative care needs
Skills
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy skills
- record and report information accurately
- team worker
- able to maintain confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Providing Care in a formal or work base/community setting
- Responding to the changing needs of patients who use health and social care services
- Computer Skills
- Flexibility and demonstrate evidence of a strong work ethic
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community-based service
- Experience of supporting people with palliative care needs
Skills
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy skills
- record and report information accurately
- team worker
- able to maintain confidentiality
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Longton Cottage Hospital and Bradwell Hospital, Bradwell
Upper Belgrave Road
Longton
ST3 4QX
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
