Job summary
An exciting opportunity, in the Meadow Court Stroke Unit, (Marigold Ward) Goodmayes Hospital, has arisen for dynamic, innovative and motivated full-time Integrated Care Assistants (ICA's). The role involves supporting the Inpatient nurses to provide a high standard of nursing for stroke rehabilitation patients. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a registered nurse and will develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks independently. They will also assume responsibility for their workload ensuring that they adhere to North East London Foundation Trusts policies and Local policies.
Main duties of the job
You will administer holistic care to patients in the stroke rehabilitation inpatient setting, identifying and reporting any changes in patient care needs to the nursing staff. The post holder will work as a member of the integrated health and social care team to ensure high quality nursing service provision.
You will demonstrate flexibility, good communication skills, and ability to work as a team member as well as using your own initiative. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills. Post holders must have an NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care / Care certificate and demonstrate a commitment to further learning and development.
NELFT has a multicultural and ethnically diverse population which offers a high spectrum of health care challenges which can be both complex and rewarding. We are committed to providing a culture of continuous learning (internal and external training), which actively supports the professional and personal development of our staff.
About us
Probationary Period
This 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 NELFT
NELFT 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 on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High-Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- To be responsible for organising and prioritising own delegated workload.
- To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling.
- To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
- To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.
- To plan and organise own delegated work.
- To identify and report any changes in patient care needs or changes in physical or emotional well-being to the MDT leads.
- To maintain accurate records-record new problems as they are identified and report all actions taken to the MDT.
- To act as the patients advocate and, by providing information and support, facilitate the patients own choices with regard to personal care, promoting independence and self-care as appropriate.
- To be skilled in communication, establishing and maintaining good relationship with patients, carers, members of the MDT.
- To maintain, update and develop personal, professional knowledge and skills achieving high standards of patient care at all times.
- To undertake specific nursing and therapy tasks following completion of theoretical training acquisition of competency.
- To maintain confidentiality in all dealings with patients and their records.
- To offer support and to teach patients, relatives and other carers appropriate skills, imparting knowledge to promote positive health.
- To have knowledge of and be able to effectively use available resources.
- To participate in the support of student nurses and new staff in the locality.
- To undertake training, this will lead to new skills being developed, in order to develop.
See attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- To be responsible for organising and prioritising own delegated workload.
- To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling.
- To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
- To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.
- To plan and organise own delegated work.
- To identify and report any changes in patient care needs or changes in physical or emotional well-being to the MDT leads.
- To maintain accurate records-record new problems as they are identified and report all actions taken to the MDT.
- To act as the patients advocate and, by providing information and support, facilitate the patients own choices with regard to personal care, promoting independence and self-care as appropriate.
- To be skilled in communication, establishing and maintaining good relationship with patients, carers, members of the MDT.
- To maintain, update and develop personal, professional knowledge and skills achieving high standards of patient care at all times.
- To undertake specific nursing and therapy tasks following completion of theoretical training acquisition of competency.
- To maintain confidentiality in all dealings with patients and their records.
- To offer support and to teach patients, relatives and other carers appropriate skills, imparting knowledge to promote positive health.
- To have knowledge of and be able to effectively use available resources.
- To participate in the support of student nurses and new staff in the locality.
- To undertake training, this will lead to new skills being developed, in order to develop.
See attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
- Communication / Telephone skills
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
- Ability to work in a team and alone
Desirable
- Ability to use IT packages effectively
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of communuity rehabilitation
- Health and Safety
- Clear understanding of patient confidentiality data protection
- Awareness of care of the older person
- Empathy for different client groups
- Awareness of the NHS Plan
- Ability to undertake manual handling procedures in line with Organisation Policy
Desirable
- experience of inpatients rehab
Experience
Essential
- Working as a member of a team
- Willingness to develop new skills.
- Working with the public
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Awareness of a range of Health Service provision
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 relevant to role
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development
Demonstration of Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate Putting people first, Prioritising quality,Being progressive, innovative and continually improve, Promoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice and Being professional and honest
OTHER
Essential
- Good attendance
- Motivated
- Professional Appearance
- Flexible hours to meet service need
- Reliable
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
- Communication / Telephone skills
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
- Ability to work in a team and alone
Desirable
- Ability to use IT packages effectively
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of communuity rehabilitation
- Health and Safety
- Clear understanding of patient confidentiality data protection
- Awareness of care of the older person
- Empathy for different client groups
- Awareness of the NHS Plan
- Ability to undertake manual handling procedures in line with Organisation Policy
Desirable
- experience of inpatients rehab
Experience
Essential
- Working as a member of a team
- Willingness to develop new skills.
- Working with the public
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Awareness of a range of Health Service provision
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 relevant to role
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development
Demonstration of Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate Putting people first, Prioritising quality,Being progressive, innovative and continually improve, Promoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice and Being professional and honest
OTHER
Essential
- Good attendance
- Motivated
- Professional Appearance
- Flexible hours to meet service need
- Reliable
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Meadow Court Rehabilitation Unit (Marigold Ward)
Goodmayes Hospital, Barley Lane
Ilford
IG3 8XJ
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
