Senior Health Care Support Worker - Community

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

We currently have vacancies for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) to join our Community Nursing teams, working from our bases at Braunstone Health Centre, Coalville Health Centre and Rutland Hospital. The working hours are Monday to Sunday between 08:00 and 18:00.

The role offers variety, creativity, and a collaborative way of delivering the highest standards of patient care. We are looking for individuals who, like us, believe in our values of Trust, Respect, Integrity and Compassion.

We can offer you:

Free parking at our bases.
A well supported and tailored induction.
Opportunities to further develop your career through regular supervision as well as offering training and development opportunities as part of our Grow Our Own initiative.
Supportive teams and an atmosphere where your voice is heard
An element of autonomy and choice (in conjunction with colleagues) where you can manage your own diary.

Main duties of the job

Providing clinical care to include: management of wounds and leg ulcers, care of patients with a palliative diagnosis, symptom control and care in the last days of life, bowel, continence and catheter care and administration of medication including insulin.
Working with the wider multidisciplinary team.
Supporting patients to remain at home and avoid hospital admission.
Promoting self-care and independence.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

09 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9313-24-0207

Job locations

Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre

39 Hockley Farm Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 1HN

Coalville Health Centre

1 Market Street

Leicester

LE67 3DX

Rutland Memorial Hospital

Cold Overton Road

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 qualification in functional skills Maths and English
Level 3 qualification in functional skills Maths and English or required to successfully complete within six months
NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification, or equivalent relevant experience
Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a healthcare environment
UK resident

Desirable

Experience of working in the community setting / primary care

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Demonstrates skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology
Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care delivery
Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a Senior Health Care Support Worker
Ability to work under the direction of a registered practitioner
Ability to work efficiently, effectively and professionally in a multi-disciplinary team as well as an ability to work under own initiative.

Mobility

Essential

You will also need to hold a current full driving licence and have access to a car. Alternatively, the Trust has Lease Car/salary sacrifice schemes available to successful applicants for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 qualification in functional skills Maths and English
Level 3 qualification in functional skills Maths and English or required to successfully complete within six months
NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification, or equivalent relevant experience
Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a healthcare environment
UK resident

Desirable

Experience of working in the community setting / primary care

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Demonstrates skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology
Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care delivery
Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a Senior Health Care Support Worker
Ability to work under the direction of a registered practitioner
Ability to work efficiently, effectively and professionally in a multi-disciplinary team as well as an ability to work under own initiative.

Mobility

Essential

You will also need to hold a current full driving licence and have access to a car. Alternatively, the Trust has Lease Car/salary sacrifice schemes available to successful applicants for this post.