Job summary
This role
as a band 3 Health care assistant offers lifestyle flexibility as part of the
evening team working 18:30-23:30 There are 15 hours available
working 3 shifts a week.Although
the team is a countywide team with a central base in Droitwich, there are
several satellite bases across the county. This vacancy is for the North of the
County being based at Princess of Wales hospital in Bromsgrove
The Team visits
patients in their own home and support them in remaining at home and preventing
admission to hospital and also supporting early discharge from hospital.
The post is
all worked as unsocial hours hence picking up pay enhancements for all hours worked
which makes this post more attractive. more money for less hours!!
These
working hours offer perfect work life balance particularly if you have a young
family, you will have the daytime to enjoy hobbies and activities but remain in
a progressive career.
Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for
this role. In addition to meet Home
Office salary threshold you must have the significant experience to be offered
top of the pay band AND work a minimum of 35.5 hours per week. The Trust will not provide sponsorship to
work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee
sponsorship at point of expiry.
If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for
you, get in touch.
Main duties of the job
As an HCA
on the evening team you will be allocated via our electronic system onto a
handheld tablet, patients to visit in their own homes, primarily across the North
of the county. These would normally be within a geographic area, but some
flexibility is expected to cover patients countywide. The role of the HCA is
varied, in supporting patients in their own home with personal care, mobility,
and simple wound care and catheter care. All appropriate training will be
provided as part of the induction process. You will work independently but also
as part of a team, with some visits requiring 2 members of staff. You will be
supported during the shift by a senior nurse on triage.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be
joining the Evening and Night team element of one of our dynamic and supportive
Neighbourhood Teams to provide a 24-hour admission avoidance service to the
population of Worcestershire which encompasses both urban and rural areas. The
Service is based at Droitwich, with further satellite bases across the County
and flexibility to start from home.
The successful
candidate will support nursing staff and deliver independently a high standard
of nursing care for patients in their own homes. Ensuring that care provided
maintains the individuals privacy and dignity, values diversity and respects
cultural and individual rights and choices.
We are looking
for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and
enthusiasm to work within the team. You
should be a committed, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual who is
a good team player.
The successful
candidate will also assist the team to develop and achieve team and
organizational objectives. They will also participate in staff meetings and
training & development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and
knowledge are up to date.
Due to the
nature of the post the applicant must be able to travel independently and have
access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Whilst a base will be
identified, staff can be asked to work anywhere within the Business Unit or
Service if necessary.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be
joining the Evening and Night team element of one of our dynamic and supportive
Neighbourhood Teams to provide a 24-hour admission avoidance service to the
population of Worcestershire which encompasses both urban and rural areas. The
Service is based at Droitwich, with further satellite bases across the County
and flexibility to start from home.
The successful
candidate will support nursing staff and deliver independently a high standard
of nursing care for patients in their own homes. Ensuring that care provided
maintains the individuals privacy and dignity, values diversity and respects
cultural and individual rights and choices.
We are looking
for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and
enthusiasm to work within the team. You
should be a committed, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual who is
a good team player.
The successful
candidate will also assist the team to develop and achieve team and
organizational objectives. They will also participate in staff meetings and
training & development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and
knowledge are up to date.
Due to the
nature of the post the applicant must be able to travel independently and have
access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Whilst a base will be
identified, staff can be asked to work anywhere within the Business Unit or
Service if necessary.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Confident and empathic approach.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Reliable.
- Willing to undertake further relevant training programmes.
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- I understand the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work.
- Good numeracy skills.
- Aptitude for promoting independence.
- Ability to cope with difficult/emotionally distressing/ challenging situations.
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Good observational skills.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and able to use own initiative.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care or equivalent qualification or experience or Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ2, GCSE Grade A-C) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post
- Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Intermediate Skills Programme
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions.
- A level of understanding of rehabilitation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older adults in a health/social care setting
Desirable
- Community experience of older adults with physical and/or mental health problems.
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation or general medical setting.
- Experience of medication administration
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Confident and empathic approach.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Reliable.
- Willing to undertake further relevant training programmes.
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- I understand the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work.
- Good numeracy skills.
- Aptitude for promoting independence.
- Ability to cope with difficult/emotionally distressing/ challenging situations.
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Good observational skills.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and able to use own initiative.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care or equivalent qualification or experience or Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ2, GCSE Grade A-C) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post
- Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Intermediate Skills Programme
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions.
- A level of understanding of rehabilitation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older adults in a health/social care setting
Desirable
- Community experience of older adults with physical and/or mental health problems.
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation or general medical setting.
- Experience of medication administration
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.
