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 is 25 hours available either as one post
over 5 evenings or as 2 posts over 2 or 3 evenings.
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 South of the
County based at Droitwich.
The Team
visit 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.
We pride ourselves in providing
outstanding care to patients across Worcestershire. We will provide you with
resources to develop and progress a long-term career as well as flexibility,
continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and
support. If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for
you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top
right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
As a 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 South
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
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care 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
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.
- All clinical staff must have the appropriate knowledge and skills to undertake their role
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions.
- A level of understanding of rehabilitation
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care 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
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.
- All clinical staff must have the appropriate knowledge and skills to undertake their role
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions.
- A level of understanding of rehabilitation
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Droitwich Medical Centre
Ombersley Street East
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8RD
Employer's website
https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
