Job summary
Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation that is committed to delivering quality , safe and effective patient care?
NELFT provides award winning community and mental healthcare for over 2 million people. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking enthusiastic and flexible Integrated Health Care Assistantto help Havering's Community Health and Social Care Service and Community Mental Health teams deliver of 24hr holistic health care, supporting our strategic vision of the 'Best care by the best people'
Integrated Care Assistants will assist in the provision of holistic health care, across the community matron service, as delegated within their own level of agreed competency, to patients, families/carers in their own home setting.Ideal candidates will possess an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
As a member of our community multi-disciplinary team, you will work within a primary care network team alongside ICM service covering all three localities to meet the needs of complex community delivered patient care supporting early discharge and avoiding admissions to the acute sector. A full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential.
We are offering both part time and full time contracts and offer flexible working patterns; you will have access to long days or day shifts to support your work life balance.
About us
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,108 and a maximum payment of £5,177 per annum pro rata).
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In Havering, we believe in compassionate inclusive leadership. We aim to encourage, develop and motivate our employees to collaboratively achieve the greatest possible impact upon our community and ultimately patient care.
Geographically, Havering has the best of both worlds, we have easily accessible road and rail transport connections; we are just a 22 minute commute to central London and have both over ground and underground links (Zone 6), we are also fortunate to that more than half the borough is parkland (23 square miles) and the vast open countryside of Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire are all within easy access.
Havering has great shopping; Romford has a large market and we are nearby Lakeside, Westfield and Bluewater shopping centres. There are also many outdoor and indoor social activities on offer. Many of our staff have feedback that they choose to live and work in Havering because its got affordable housing and good schools.
Havering has a lower population density than other London Boroughs and, at 4.5%, a below average unemployment rate for Greater London, and one of the lowest London crime rates.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In Havering, we believe in compassionate inclusive leadership. We aim to encourage, develop and motivate our employees to collaboratively achieve the greatest possible impact upon our community and ultimately patient care.
Geographically, Havering has the best of both worlds, we have easily accessible road and rail transport connections; we are just a 22 minute commute to central London and have both over ground and underground links (Zone 6), we are also fortunate to that more than half the borough is parkland (23 square miles) and the vast open countryside of Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire are all within easy access.
Havering has great shopping; Romford has a large market and we are nearby Lakeside, Westfield and Bluewater shopping centres. There are also many outdoor and indoor social activities on offer. Many of our staff have feedback that they choose to live and work in Havering because its got affordable housing and good schools.
Havering has a lower population density than other London Boroughs and, at 4.5%, a below average unemployment rate for Greater London, and one of the lowest London crime rates.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 in Health & Social Care Good standard of written and spoken English. Demonstrates a commitment to further learning & development
Experience
Essential
- Working with the public Working as a member of a team Willingness to develop new skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of a range of Health Service provisions.
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- Health & Safety in a primary care setting.
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
- Awareness of the needs of elderly people
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Empathy for different client groups.
- Ability to undertake manual handling procedures in line with Organisation Policy
Desirable
- Awareness of community issues.
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Computer Literacy.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel.
- Communication/telephone skills
- Ability to work in a team and alone.
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
Desirable
- Ability to use IT packages effectively.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 in Health & Social Care Good standard of written and spoken English. Demonstrates a commitment to further learning & development
Experience
Essential
- Working with the public Working as a member of a team Willingness to develop new skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of a range of Health Service provisions.
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- Health & Safety in a primary care setting.
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
- Awareness of the needs of elderly people
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Empathy for different client groups.
- Ability to undertake manual handling procedures in line with Organisation Policy
Desirable
- Awareness of community issues.
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Computer Literacy.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel.
- Communication/telephone skills
- Ability to work in a team and alone.
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
Desirable
- Ability to use IT packages effectively.
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).
