Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Multi-Disciplinary Assistant

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Job summary

Are you a passionate, innovative and inspirational individual who is looking for a unique opportunity to worth within our multi-agency discharge and community hub

hospital sooner with additional short-term support in their home environment reducing the need for inpatient rehabilitation, risk of deconditioning and interim placements

Our ARCH rotation provides the opportunity for successful applicants to rotate between core areas of the service, to develop competencies that support positive patient outcomes, 7 days a week. This provides varied opportunities across the hospital base and community.

What do we offer you in return?

  • Investment in continuous professional development.
  • Quality care champion training
  • Innovative service development
  • Frailty based competencies

Successful candidates will be expected to partake a 7 day service covering 8am to 8pm across all rotational areas.

Essential components of the role: Car drivers with access to a vehicle to meet service needs

Main duties of the job

To deliver rehabilitation services within a multidisciplinary team to inpatients and community patients. Working closely with other professionals to ensure positive clinical outcomes and effectiveness by providing a co-ordinated service including continuity and quality of care.

To support patient flow from hospital to their own homes by giving appropriate information, advice and education.

Essential components of the role:

Car drivers with access to a vehicle to meet service needs

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Details

Date posted

24 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-1752S

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG27SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The ARCH service works across acute and community pathways.

ARCH is a friendly and supportive team focused on improving the quality, safety and experience of patients and also the development and support of the staff within the team.

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ARCH service works across acute and community pathways.

ARCH is a friendly and supportive team focused on improving the quality, safety and experience of patients and also the development and support of the staff within the team.

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car
  • Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • 12-18 months experience in health or social care across community and acute settings
  • Displays an understanding of HDFT KITE values

Desirable

  • Experience of rehabilitation/ reablement/ promotion of patient independence
  • Knowledge of home first/ D2A
  • Understanding of medicines management
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car
  • Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • 12-18 months experience in health or social care across community and acute settings
  • Displays an understanding of HDFT KITE values

Desirable

  • Experience of rehabilitation/ reablement/ promotion of patient independence
  • Knowledge of home first/ D2A
  • Understanding of medicines management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG27SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG27SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ARCH Clinical Team Lead

Anisha Pathak

anisha.pathak1@nhs.net

07827252836

Details

Date posted

24 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-1752S

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG27SX


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