Job summary
We are looking for caring and enthusiastic team members to join our MSE Bridging Service on a permanent basis.
Successful Community Health Care assistants will work unsupervised in the community, providing direct care to patients in their homes. We are looking for staff to cover all areas of Mid and South Essex: Basildon and Brentwood, Thurrock, Mid Essex, Castle Point and Rochford, and Southend.
The MSE Bridging Service operates from all hospital sites within Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust to assist patients who are fit to go home but are awaiting a package of care. Therefore, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across the entire Mid and South Essex area as part of the wider team.
The service is part of the MSE Integrated Care Department which is involved with several exciting projects and regularly generates opportunities for development.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
To provide planned advice, support and instruction to patients and where relevant their carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of their treatment plan / goals and to ensure a consistent approach to care
To provide domiciliary care for patients where they are unable to, encourage patients to become self-caring. To gather core information to contribute to care plans for patients
To undertake specific clinical activities relevant to the clinical area which demonstrate technical and or support skills that have required specific training, where a high level of patients co-operation is required.
Educate and promote patients and carers to participate effectively in self-management where appropriate.
To undertake manual handling and therapeutic handling techniques with patients both single handed and as part of a team.
To prepare, issue and give instruction in the use of aids and equipment within agreed competencies.
To complete exercises with patients as agreed and set out in care plan by Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist and ensure patient is performing exercises correctly.
To liaise effectively by establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with other members of the team, patients, carers, and relatives
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
To evaluate emergency situations and act accordingly working within procedures and report to the appropriate member of staff on duty.
To work co-operatively with the Infection Control Team and others in promoting infection prevention and control best practice
To promote the well being of patients and their families by ensuring good communication whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times
To ensure personal targets/objectives are achieved and make a positive contribution to multidisciplinary team achieving projects goals/targets while supporting delivery of patient outcomes.
Under the supervision of registered nurses, ensure patients are helped to move position to prevent discomfort and / or pressure ulcers.
To perform simple wound care as per patients care plan and delegated by a trained member of the team
To prioritise patient visits based on location and urgency to ensure all patients receive expected visits allocated by Clinical Team Manager.
Complete stock control for equipment and ensure that there are sufficient stores available for patient needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
To evaluate emergency situations and act accordingly working within procedures and report to the appropriate member of staff on duty.
To work co-operatively with the Infection Control Team and others in promoting infection prevention and control best practice
To promote the well being of patients and their families by ensuring good communication whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times
To ensure personal targets/objectives are achieved and make a positive contribution to multidisciplinary team achieving projects goals/targets while supporting delivery of patient outcomes.
Under the supervision of registered nurses, ensure patients are helped to move position to prevent discomfort and / or pressure ulcers.
To perform simple wound care as per patients care plan and delegated by a trained member of the team
To prioritise patient visits based on location and urgency to ensure all patients receive expected visits allocated by Clinical Team Manager.
Complete stock control for equipment and ensure that there are sufficient stores available for patient needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Previous Health care assistant/Domiciliary Care experience
Eligibility
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Previous Health care assistant/Domiciliary Care experience
Eligibility
Essential
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).
