Job summary
Do you have a friendly 'can do' approach to life, and experience working as part of a health or social care team ?
We are looking for you to work as as part of the Thame Rapid Response & Intermediate Care team supporting patients in their own homes , providing personal, social and rehabilitative care. The overall aims of the Rapid Response & Intermediate Care Team are to help avoid unnecessary admissions and support patients to leave Hospital promptly.
The team is committed to ongoing education on the job and development opportunities are available within the organisation . Successful applicants If who don't already have a Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care will be expected to work towards that in post.
Main duties of the job
#MissionRRIC
Your main duties include:
- Providing personal and rehabilitative care to adults in their own home environment.
- Being an integral member of the Rapid Response & Intermediate Care (RRIC) team, collaborating with registered Occupational and Physiotherapists to deliver rehabilitative, social and nursing care to patients.
- Taking responsibility for delivering care, equipment, supervising exercises and other delegated tasks in patients' own homes.
- Being responsible for the completion of delegated non-clinical tasks to support the efficient running of 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 with Business insurance for work purposes
The trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications and therefore early submission is recommended.Please note: Previous applicants need not apply
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'recommitted 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.
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.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
- Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)
Desirable
- Care Certificate/working towards
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role
Desirable
- Experience of providing person centred care
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCE
Essential
- An understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacy
- Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patient's and colleagues, whilst having a professional approach
- Recognise how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work
- Good verbal and written English communication skills
- The ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients
- A flexible and adaptable approach with the aptitude to work in a busy hospital healthcare setting
- Willingness to undertake the mentorship of new Nursing Assistants after 12 months in post
- Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and procedures
- An appreciation of equality, diversity and inclusion and how this influences how care is provided to patients
- A willingness to provide the highest standards of patient care including personal care
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good understanding of care needs relevant to patient's in a hospital setting to include: Eating and drinking Dignity and respect Communication/conflict resolution Handwashing and infection control Hygiene needs Safeguarding
- Understands the limit and scope of their job role and the need to only do tasks they are trained to do
- Knows when to escalate to a registered nurse when the situation is beyond their scope of practice
BEHAVIOURS & VALUES
Essential
- Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Works effectively as a team
- Is of good health and good character
- Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff
- Always acts with honesty and integrity
- Professional approach
- Displays BHT Values
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
- Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)
Desirable
- Care Certificate/working towards
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role
Desirable
- Experience of providing person centred care
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCE
Essential
- An understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacy
- Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patient's and colleagues, whilst having a professional approach
- Recognise how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work
- Good verbal and written English communication skills
- The ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients
- A flexible and adaptable approach with the aptitude to work in a busy hospital healthcare setting
- Willingness to undertake the mentorship of new Nursing Assistants after 12 months in post
- Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and procedures
- An appreciation of equality, diversity and inclusion and how this influences how care is provided to patients
- A willingness to provide the highest standards of patient care including personal care
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good understanding of care needs relevant to patient's in a hospital setting to include: Eating and drinking Dignity and respect Communication/conflict resolution Handwashing and infection control Hygiene needs Safeguarding
- Understands the limit and scope of their job role and the need to only do tasks they are trained to do
- Knows when to escalate to a registered nurse when the situation is beyond their scope of practice
BEHAVIOURS & VALUES
Essential
- Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Works effectively as a team
- Is of good health and good character
- Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff
- Always acts with honesty and integrity
- Professional approach
- Displays BHT Values
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.
