Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated person to join our established integrated intermediate care team. The Collaborative Care Teams have undergone developments and in the CQC report, the Collaborative Care Teams were described as an outstanding example of community working.
Main duties of the job
The service aim is to support patients with a health related crisis at home to try avoiding an acute hospital admission, also patient who require out of hours District nurse input. We provide intervention for people at home in virtual ward beds in the community.
The service received referrals from a wide range of health and social care professionals. The post-holder will be required to work flexibly and collaboratively. We actively support blurred boundary working within the Calderdale Framework.
We will offer an induction programme, on the job training, annual appraisal and opportunities for development. Please see the job description for further details.
We encourage applicants to contact us if they are interested in this post so you can see first-hand how the team functions and learn about this fantastic opportunity.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (or working towards level NVQ 3) OR Level 3 diploma in Health & Social Care or clinical health care support.
- Maths and English functional skills qualification (GCSE or equivalent Grades A - C)
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring in a community or health setting
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications
- Understanding of the issues around caring in the community
- Ability to prioritise workload, follow a care plan and work within a team
Other
Essential
- Full UK driving Licence
- Access to your own transport for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (or working towards level NVQ 3) OR Level 3 diploma in Health & Social Care or clinical health care support.
- Maths and English functional skills qualification (GCSE or equivalent Grades A - C)
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring in a community or health setting
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications
- Understanding of the issues around caring in the community
- Ability to prioritise workload, follow a care plan and work within a team
Other
Essential
- Full UK driving Licence
- Access to your own transport for work purposes
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).
