Job summary
Band
3 - Part and full time hours considered
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the established Supportive Care
at Home Team in Barnsley. The service provides night and day support visits to
patients approaching the end of their life within their own homes.
The
successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the
community carrying out designated duties in a competent manner. It is essential
that candidates have the ability to use their own initiative, have good
communication skills and are able to manage their time effectively.
The
use of a vehicle to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the
duties of the post is essential.
If
you are interested in this exciting opportunity and would like an information
discussion regarding the role please contact Faye Byrne, Palliative Care
Coordinator on 01226 645281 or faye.byrne@swyt.nhs.uk.
Visa sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa
route can only be considered if the prorated salary meets the minimum threshold
of £25,000, as required by the UK Visas and Immigration. For Band 3 roles, only
full-time positions at the top of the pay scale meet this threshold. Therefore,
sponsorship may not be possible depending on salary increment placement and
working hours.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
You will:
Provide high standards of safe and compassionate care
Exercise a degree of independence, under supervision,
using your initiative & judgment when delivering tasks
Participate
in training/education & clinical supervision to develop skills &
knowledge, apply continuous reflection on own practice
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We
strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will:
to work with people
suffering from a life threatening illness in their own homes
under the
supervision/direction of registered health care professionals within a
delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support as and when necessary, in
the delivery of physical and psychological care to a defined group of people
as part of a healthcare
team, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to
patients
develop and maintain
meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive and empathetic
approach, communicating effectively and informatively
demonstrate an
understanding of the care and treatment programmes of a designated group of
service users to enable you to instruct, advise & guide service users,
family and carers. To make the
appropriate adjustments independently within own level of competence and be
able to communicate any changes to service users and registered health care
professionals.
be required to concentrate
for periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg,
following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observations
etc, and responding to issues of concern appropriately. This may include areas
of work requiring physical effort, with regard to risk, health & safety.
exercise a degree of
independence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches when
delivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems,
within own levels of competence.
ensure the care
experienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone
eg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect,
dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.
contribute to the care
planning process. Understand the
principles underlying care planning eg. enabling
the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/independence.
implement care within
well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established
clinical care plans. Organise a range of
activities eg, facilitate meaningful activities for individuals or small
groups
apply knowledge of longer
term health conditions eg Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providing
advice and support
undertake the physical
aspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items of
equipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate to
the role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.
assist in dealing with
verbal/physical aggression using de-escalation techniques, this may include the
need for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role)
attend to the service
users personal care needs as required
participate in a flexible rostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7 day
care (as appropriate to the role)
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will:
to work with people
suffering from a life threatening illness in their own homes
under the
supervision/direction of registered health care professionals within a
delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support as and when necessary, in
the delivery of physical and psychological care to a defined group of people
as part of a healthcare
team, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to
patients
develop and maintain
meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive and empathetic
approach, communicating effectively and informatively
demonstrate an
understanding of the care and treatment programmes of a designated group of
service users to enable you to instruct, advise & guide service users,
family and carers. To make the
appropriate adjustments independently within own level of competence and be
able to communicate any changes to service users and registered health care
professionals.
be required to concentrate
for periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg,
following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observations
etc, and responding to issues of concern appropriately. This may include areas
of work requiring physical effort, with regard to risk, health & safety.
exercise a degree of
independence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches when
delivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems,
within own levels of competence.
ensure the care
experienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone
eg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect,
dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.
contribute to the care
planning process. Understand the
principles underlying care planning eg. enabling
the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/independence.
implement care within
well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established
clinical care plans. Organise a range of
activities eg, facilitate meaningful activities for individuals or small
groups
apply knowledge of longer
term health conditions eg Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providing
advice and support
undertake the physical
aspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items of
equipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate to
the role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.
assist in dealing with
verbal/physical aggression using de-escalation techniques, this may include the
need for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role)
attend to the service
users personal care needs as required
participate in a flexible rostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7 day
care (as appropriate to the role)
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
- Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF(regulated Qualification Framework)NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Or, level 2 qualification with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3.
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
Desirable
- Level 4 units in Health & Social Care.
- Experience of Palliative Care.
- Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills.
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users.
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator.
- Good IT/keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural understanding.
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
- Demonstrates Trust Values.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good administration and organisational skills.
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc. risks and act appropriately.
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- Experience of supervising/inducting others.
Experience
Essential
- In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs.
- In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence.
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- Of demonstrating own duties.
- Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Ability to work flexibly including weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
- Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF(regulated Qualification Framework)NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Or, level 2 qualification with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3.
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
Desirable
- Level 4 units in Health & Social Care.
- Experience of Palliative Care.
- Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills.
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users.
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator.
- Good IT/keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural understanding.
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
- Demonstrates Trust Values.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good administration and organisational skills.
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc. risks and act appropriately.
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- Experience of supervising/inducting others.
Experience
Essential
- In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs.
- In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence.
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- Of demonstrating own duties.
- Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Ability to work flexibly including weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
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.
