Job summary
Working within a multidisciplinary team of health and social care professionals providing clinical care to patients in their home as part of the core community service.
To work within a team and visit patients in their own homes to provide appropriate care and support as defined in the Care Plan. This will include aspects of personal care, hygiene, uncomplicated nursing procedures, exercise, activity and treatment programmes prescribed by therapists.
To undertake administration and clerical tasks that are associated with the care process including record keeping and use of computer.
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job
To support and enable patients, to promote independent living and monitor their well-being, which will include:
- Personal care/bathing/showering/toileting
Supervising and/or administering medication
Basic wound dressings, removal of sutures, observations, temperature, respirations and blood pressure
Taking blood
To carry out duties and responsibilities in ways that acknowledge and recognise peoples' expressed beliefs, preferences and choice, respecting diversity and valuing people as individuals.
About us
We have a well-established structure for clinical supervision and in service training, providing you with fantastic opportunities to enhance your existing knowledge and skills.
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesWe don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To take appropriate action to manage an emergency, summoning assistance immediately when this is necessary.
To report back on those aspects of assessment that have been carried out, identifying and highlighting any significant changes that might affect the patients health and wellbeing.
To identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities for self and others and identify these risks to a professional member of the team. Report actual or potential problems that may put health, safety and security at risk and suggest how they might be addressed.
To respect patients dignity, wishes and beliefs and obtaining their consent for specific activities.
To correctly carry all aspects of the Care Plan that have been delegated and agreed within the Community Nursing team.
To undertake specified tasks correctly, in line with legislation, policies, procedures and protocols.
To prioritise the day-to-day work and organise the day accordingly, responding appropriately to changing requirements.
Ensure time management within your working shift to update records. Within working shift, keep up to date with learning objectives.
Vaccination as a Condition of Deployment (VCOD) for Healthcare Workers - Candidates offered a role with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, who are aged 18 and over and who will have direct, face to face contact with service users as part of their role are required, subject to review, to evidence that they have received a complete course of an approved COVID-19 vaccine, subject to limited exceptions. This will include front-line workers, as well as non-clinical workers not directly involved in patient care but who nevertheless may have direct, face to-face contact with patients, such as receptionists and ward clerks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take appropriate action to manage an emergency, summoning assistance immediately when this is necessary.
To report back on those aspects of assessment that have been carried out, identifying and highlighting any significant changes that might affect the patients health and wellbeing.
To identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities for self and others and identify these risks to a professional member of the team. Report actual or potential problems that may put health, safety and security at risk and suggest how they might be addressed.
To respect patients dignity, wishes and beliefs and obtaining their consent for specific activities.
To correctly carry all aspects of the Care Plan that have been delegated and agreed within the Community Nursing team.
To undertake specified tasks correctly, in line with legislation, policies, procedures and protocols.
To prioritise the day-to-day work and organise the day accordingly, responding appropriately to changing requirements.
Ensure time management within your working shift to update records. Within working shift, keep up to date with learning objectives.
Vaccination as a Condition of Deployment (VCOD) for Healthcare Workers - Candidates offered a role with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, who are aged 18 and over and who will have direct, face to face contact with service users as part of their role are required, subject to review, to evidence that they have received a complete course of an approved COVID-19 vaccine, subject to limited exceptions. This will include front-line workers, as well as non-clinical workers not directly involved in patient care but who nevertheless may have direct, face to-face contact with patients, such as receptionists and ward clerks.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good general education
- NVQ Level III, or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Basic mathematical skills
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of needs of older people
- Awareness of personal care needs
- Awareness of rehabilitation skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal English skills
- Ability to work independently
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good general education
- NVQ Level III, or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Basic mathematical skills
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of needs of older people
- Awareness of personal care needs
- Awareness of rehabilitation skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal English skills
- Ability to work independently
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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.
