Job summary
Are
you looking for a varied role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy
meeting interesting people from various walks of life on a daily basis? If so,
then why not join us as a Neighbourhood Clinical Assistant and help us deliver
outstanding patient care in the Leeds community!
In this role you will work in one of our 13 Neighbourhood Teams based at Yeadon
Health Centre, who operate from 07:00 - 22:00 providing care for patients
requiring intervention in their own homes. The Neighbourhood Teams are part of
a wider multi-disciplinary team to deliver 24/7 nursing care for patients in
the community.
This is an exciting role that incorporates many different aspects of patient
care delivered to a wide range of patients.
We will support you with a fully tailored induction programme and will
encourage and facilitate on-going development, including the opportunity to
develop and learn skills from team members from a variety of professions.
Main duties of the job
You
must have excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.
You will need to assess and respond to the changing needs of the patient,
working within your own limits and seeking support from the wider clinical team
where appropriate.
The contract is for a minimum of 24.5 hours per week up to a maximum of 37.5
hours per week and have the flexibility to rotate through all the shift
patterns of 8:00 - 16:00, 10:00 - 18:00, 14:00 - 22:00 over 7 days per week
including bank holidays
Please note this role does require a full Driving licence and use of your own
vehicle which is essential to this job role.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS
Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community
Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole
city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community
hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds
City Council.
We have a strong
culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on
delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC
evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding"
for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits
range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find
the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.ukclick
on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is
based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work
in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or
having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to
work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please
consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be providing
direct and indirect patient care independently but with support available from
a supervisor within the clinical area. In doing so, they will support the
assessment of service users and implementation of programmes of care delegated
to them by the appropriate staff member ensuring that they practice within their
sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a range of
procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order to be
competent.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
The post holder will implement programmes of care
within the limits of the procedures and pathways in which they have achieved
competence.
1.2.
Support and assist other staff members to
deliver care as delegated and directed
1.3.
Demonstrates developed physical skills obtained
through practice and training e.g. accuracy, dexterity and coordination to
complete routine tests within agreed pathways of care, manipulate equipment.
1.4.
Observes and evaluates progress, condition or
levels and reports to clinician, ensuring that accurate and timely record
keeping is achieved
1.5.
Able to identify risk or changes in condition
and are responsible for taking action and alerting the appropriate staff member
1.6.
Exchanges factual information with service users
using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy and addressing barriers to understanding
to engage the individual in their care
and gain valid consent; ensure that all discussions are recorded in an accurate
and timely manner in the patient record
1.7.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in their assessment, programme of
treatment and/or care, if directed to do so by the responsible professional, by
using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self care, involvement
and empowerment
1.8.
Prioritises their own workload and understands the
boundaries of their practice; may plan tasks for others e.g. patient groups,
arranging for more junior staff to support groups
1.9.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of role
1.10. Be responsible for
delegated administration tasks and management of resources within the clinical
area e.g. stock control, basic equipment cleaning, specific clinical tasks to
support the smooth running of a clinic.
1.11. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be providing
direct and indirect patient care independently but with support available from
a supervisor within the clinical area. In doing so, they will support the
assessment of service users and implementation of programmes of care delegated
to them by the appropriate staff member ensuring that they practice within their
sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a range of
procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order to be
competent.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
The post holder will implement programmes of care
within the limits of the procedures and pathways in which they have achieved
competence.
1.2.
Support and assist other staff members to
deliver care as delegated and directed
1.3.
Demonstrates developed physical skills obtained
through practice and training e.g. accuracy, dexterity and coordination to
complete routine tests within agreed pathways of care, manipulate equipment.
1.4.
Observes and evaluates progress, condition or
levels and reports to clinician, ensuring that accurate and timely record
keeping is achieved
1.5.
Able to identify risk or changes in condition
and are responsible for taking action and alerting the appropriate staff member
1.6.
Exchanges factual information with service users
using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy and addressing barriers to understanding
to engage the individual in their care
and gain valid consent; ensure that all discussions are recorded in an accurate
and timely manner in the patient record
1.7.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in their assessment, programme of
treatment and/or care, if directed to do so by the responsible professional, by
using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self care, involvement
and empowerment
1.8.
Prioritises their own workload and understands the
boundaries of their practice; may plan tasks for others e.g. patient groups,
arranging for more junior staff to support groups
1.9.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of role
1.10. Be responsible for
delegated administration tasks and management of resources within the clinical
area e.g. stock control, basic equipment cleaning, specific clinical tasks to
support the smooth running of a clinic.
1.11. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training/qualification identified to develop skills required to carry out duties e.g. Support Worker Competency Framework
- Qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- GCSE English grade 9 to 4 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Evidence of previous learning related to clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in health or social care settings without direct supervision
- Experience of relevant clinical area e.g. older people, children
- Experience of participating in clinical supervision
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates and understanding of role applied for within the clinical context e.g. older adults, children, neurology, mental health
- Knowledge and understanding of general responsibilities related to patient information and record keeping
- Awareness of general clinical conditions which may be encountered in area of work
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge base
- Demonstrates an understanding of accountability
- Awareness of responsibilities regarding health and safety particularly if working without direct supervision
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to service users / carers
- Basic risk assessment skills
- Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner;
- willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches
- Highly motivated and reliable
- Demonstrates values consistent with those of the Trust
- Has a strong degree of personal integrity; able to adhere to standards of conduct based on a culture of equality and fairness
Desirable
- Understanding of professional roles relevant to clinical area e.g. nurse, therapists, pharmacists
- Knowledge and understanding of reflective practice and continuing professional development
- Basic clinical skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training/qualification identified to develop skills required to carry out duties e.g. Support Worker Competency Framework
- Qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- GCSE English grade 9 to 4 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Evidence of previous learning related to clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in health or social care settings without direct supervision
- Experience of relevant clinical area e.g. older people, children
- Experience of participating in clinical supervision
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates and understanding of role applied for within the clinical context e.g. older adults, children, neurology, mental health
- Knowledge and understanding of general responsibilities related to patient information and record keeping
- Awareness of general clinical conditions which may be encountered in area of work
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge base
- Demonstrates an understanding of accountability
- Awareness of responsibilities regarding health and safety particularly if working without direct supervision
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to service users / carers
- Basic risk assessment skills
- Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner;
- willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches
- Highly motivated and reliable
- Demonstrates values consistent with those of the Trust
- Has a strong degree of personal integrity; able to adhere to standards of conduct based on a culture of equality and fairness
Desirable
- Understanding of professional roles relevant to clinical area e.g. nurse, therapists, pharmacists
- Knowledge and understanding of reflective practice and continuing professional development
- Basic clinical skills
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.
