Job summary
We are looking for a Senior Health Care support worker to join our experienced team within the Louth & Wold Community Nursing team
Located within the grounds of Louth Hospital the community nursing team covers a wide geographical area. You will visit housebound patients delivering wound care, medication, palliative care from a care plan under the direction of a registered clinician. This is a very rewarding job for anyone interested in supporting patients at home. You will work autonomously once induction has been completed ( pool car available) . Previous experience in community working would be advantageous. The team welcomes in site visits
Main duties of the job
The post holder will actively deliver care that meets the needs of patients at home or within a care setting under the direction of a qualified Nurse You will working within the Trust's policies and procedures at all times.
The post holder will record patient information and carry out a range of delegated clinical health care duties including nursing care ensuring that patients /clients receive safe, individualised and effective care which supports health and wellbeing and promotes self- care where appropriate and possible.
The post holder may also be expected to perform a range of non-clinical duties as requested including ordering of stores, audits, and attendance at allocated meetings.
About us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have the following:
Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and lifelong learning with the ability and willingness to undertake competency-based training both initially and as ongoing requirement for the post to meet service requirements.Previous experience working and communicating with the public.Good computer/ IT skillsClinical experience in a healthcare setting undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks supporting patients.Ability to work in a team.Ability to communicate with a variety of different people, adapt approach accordingly and build rapport.Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Ability to use initiative and be aware of limitations.Ability to switch between activities required by the service.Ability to work to strict deadlines with accuracy.Ability to stay calm in the event of the unexpected and under pressure.Ability to deal sensitively with distressing, emotional situations.Ability to work unsocial hours including shift work and bank holidays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have the following:
Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and lifelong learning with the ability and willingness to undertake competency-based training both initially and as ongoing requirement for the post to meet service requirements.Previous experience working and communicating with the public.Good computer/ IT skillsClinical experience in a healthcare setting undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks supporting patients.Ability to work in a team.Ability to communicate with a variety of different people, adapt approach accordingly and build rapport.Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Ability to use initiative and be aware of limitations.Ability to switch between activities required by the service.Ability to work to strict deadlines with accuracy.Ability to stay calm in the event of the unexpected and under pressure.Ability to deal sensitively with distressing, emotional situations.Ability to work unsocial hours including shift work and bank holidays.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education NVQ level 3 or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills or experience in health / social care environment
- GCSE grade c in English and Maths
Desirable
- ECDL
- Food hygiene certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a caring environment.
- Experience of working with people and dealing with members of the public.
- Can demonstrate attitude and aptitude appropriate to the post. Ability to relate previous experience to the role.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team.
- Previous experience delivering care in a community setting.
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment.
Skills
Essential
- Has insight into the needs and circumstances of vulnerable people.
- Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working a lone worker.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal, written and electronic.
- Ability to forge effective working relationships, with both patient s and their relatives and colleagues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of Microsoft office systems.
- Knowledge of clinical procedures, observations and care.
- Extended clinical skills.
- Knowledge of System One
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education NVQ level 3 or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills or experience in health / social care environment
- GCSE grade c in English and Maths
Desirable
- ECDL
- Food hygiene certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a caring environment.
- Experience of working with people and dealing with members of the public.
- Can demonstrate attitude and aptitude appropriate to the post. Ability to relate previous experience to the role.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team.
- Previous experience delivering care in a community setting.
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment.
Skills
Essential
- Has insight into the needs and circumstances of vulnerable people.
- Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working a lone worker.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal, written and electronic.
- Ability to forge effective working relationships, with both patient s and their relatives and colleagues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of Microsoft office systems.
- Knowledge of clinical procedures, observations and care.
- Extended clinical skills.
- Knowledge of System One
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.
