RRIC Community Healthcare Assistant

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

To work as a member of the High Wycombe Rapid Response & Intermediate Care team doing nursing, social and rehabilitative care and assessment for designated patients (either individuals or a specific clinical group.) The overall aims of the Rapid Response & Intermediate Care Team are to avoid inappropriate admission into the Acute Service and facilitate timely discharge into the community.

Main duties of the job

#MissionRRIC

Your main duties include:

Providing general and specific care to adults within competencies
Being an integral member of the Rapid Response & Intermediate Care (RRIC) team, providing defined delivery of nursing, social and rehabilitative care to patients in liaison with senior staff.
Taking responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment protocols and delivery of such treatments in patients' own homes.
Being responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the team.

Your main responsibility is to :

Improve the care of patients in the community, so patients can remain safely in their own home for as long as possible
Have an innovative approach, excellent communication skills and willingness to work with other members of the community teams to ensure high quality service delivery
Willingness to further develop your clinical expertise in a range of areasA full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

*We have more than one post available for this role - full or part time*

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR6017160-A

Job locations

Wycombe RRIC

Chichester House

High Wycombe

HP21 3RE

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous caring experience of working in Health or Social Care environment.
Awareness of the needs of older people.

Desirable

Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions.
Previous NHS/Social Care/ Voluntary Organisation experience.

Special circumstances

Essential

Physically able to perform task whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safely.
Valid and current driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire
Ability to show patience and dependability
Approachable
Team player

SKILLS, ABILITES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Previous caring experience of working in Health or Social Care environment.
Awareness of the needs of older people.

Desirable

Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions.
Previous NHS/Social Care/ Voluntary Organisation experience.
Understanding of Integrated Team.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Good literary and numeracy skills.
Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 Diploma or equivalent relevant patient facing experience and willingness to undertake Level 3 qualification.
Have the ability to undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous caring experience of working in Health or Social Care environment.
Awareness of the needs of older people.

Desirable

Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions.
Previous NHS/Social Care/ Voluntary Organisation experience.

Special circumstances

Essential

Physically able to perform task whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safely.
Valid and current driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire
Ability to show patience and dependability
Approachable
Team player

SKILLS, ABILITES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Previous caring experience of working in Health or Social Care environment.
Awareness of the needs of older people.

Desirable

Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions.
Previous NHS/Social Care/ Voluntary Organisation experience.
Understanding of Integrated Team.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Good literary and numeracy skills.
Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 Diploma or equivalent relevant patient facing experience and willingness to undertake Level 3 qualification.
Have the ability to undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post

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.