Job summary
We are looking for confident and dynamic Healthcare Professionals to take on the role of Senior Healthcare Support Worker for the SBUHB Virtual Ward programme. We are currently recruiting into 3 permanent posts.
The role of the Senior HCSW will be to work alongside the Clinical Managers, Assistant Practitioners and wider MDT linked to the Virtual Ward to provide targeted and responsive patient assessment and intervention. The Senior HCSW will be delegated tasks from the Clinical Manager and will hold their own caseload associated with the virtual ward register and within their scope of practice to ensure patients receive timely, prudent and safe care to help achieve stabilisation and optimisation of their healthcare needs.
The Senior HCSW will be able to work both autonomously and as part of a wider MDT, utilising effective communication skills to interact with patients, carers and colleagues at all levels. The post holder will be expected to travel across the Virtual Ward cluster footprint and deliver care within patients own homes. The post holder must be prepared to support other Virtual Wards within SBUHB when needed in order to maximise workforce and skill mix of the wider Virtual Ward team.
The areas to cover are City cluster, Bay Cluster and Upper Valley Cluster.
Main duties of the job
SBUHB is in the process of redesigning community services as part of the patient step up/step down pathways to maximise safe and effective patient care in their own homes. This will act to reduce avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate early patient discharge through the introduction of Cluster Virtual Wards. The virtual Ward will act as a platform for patient referrals from General Practice, Community teams, Secondary Care and Third Sector for those patients who need targeted, multi professional input in order to optimise their clinical outcomes.
The Senior Healthcare Assistant (Level 3) will be aligned to the Virtual Ward as part of the multi-professional Health and Social Care team. The Virtual Ward will bring key members of the multi professional team together to provide targeted assessment and review of patients, either virtually or face-to-face.
The Senior Healthcare Assistant (Level 3) has a greater degree of autonomy than the Healthcare Assistant and undertakes a broader range of health and care in accordance with policy and procedures. The post holder will work on their own initiative, undertaking delegated tasks with appropriate supervision in place from a registered practitioner/assistant practitioner within the Virtual Ward team.
The post holder contributes to assessment and assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans. They will supervise other staff and promote the delivery of high quality care.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3) in Health or willingness to complete in agreed timeframe
- Evidence of personal development
- Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the nursing team
- Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- Knowledge of the fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements
- Understands the principles of confidentiality
- Understands the principles of consent prior to undertaking care
- Understands the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe
- Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice
- Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework
Desirable
- Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3)
- Evidence attendance at courses / study days pertinent to speciality
- Understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant
- Experience of working in a Primary Care or Community Environment as part of MDT
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience in specialty
Abilities
Essential
- Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills commensurate with practice area e.g. recording of vital signs, venepuncture
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to organise self and others to achieve delegated task
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload, prioritise workload and individual patient contact.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Previous relevant experience in specialty
- Customer care skills
Values
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3) in Health or willingness to complete in agreed timeframe
- Evidence of personal development
- Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the nursing team
- Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- Knowledge of the fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements
- Understands the principles of confidentiality
- Understands the principles of consent prior to undertaking care
- Understands the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe
- Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice
- Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework
Desirable
- Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3)
- Evidence attendance at courses / study days pertinent to speciality
- Understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant
- Experience of working in a Primary Care or Community Environment as part of MDT
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience in specialty
Abilities
Essential
- Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills commensurate with practice area e.g. recording of vital signs, venepuncture
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to organise self and others to achieve delegated task
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload, prioritise workload and individual patient contact.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Previous relevant experience in specialty
- Customer care skills
Values
Essential
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Port Talbot hospital (community based covering Swansea bay)
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
