Job summary
Working
for LCH in a secure environment is very different from anything you have done
before, we work as a community within a community and provide all services
including nursing, GP, Pharmacy, Dentist, Optician, CHAMs, Substance Misuse,
Health Promotion and Physiotherapy.
As a Healthcare Assistant at Wetherby YOI & Adel Beck you will be working
with vulnerable young people across both sites, your days will be varied,
challenging & Enjoyable.
Our HCA team is integrated within our teams sharing the open plan office,
actively involved in lunch time handover, and supporting the Health Promotion
Team.
Main duties of the job
The
day to day work includes; Chaperoning the GP, Stock ordering and maintenance,
Equipment maintenance, Dealing with applications from young people, Weight
Management, ECGs, Bloods clinics, IPC Cleaning / Auditing, Health Promotion
Team, DBSTs, Whilst maintaining the Systmone record keeping.
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
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
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
- 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 organising and prioritising own workload
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of relevant clinical area e.g. older people, children
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Awareness of general clinical conditions which may be encountered in area of work
- Demonstrates and understanding of role applied for within the clinical context e.g. older adults, children, neurology, mental health
Desirable
- Basic risk assessment skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 organising and prioritising own workload
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of relevant clinical area e.g. older people, children
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Awareness of general clinical conditions which may be encountered in area of work
- Demonstrates and understanding of role applied for within the clinical context e.g. older adults, children, neurology, mental health
Desirable
- Basic risk assessment 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.
