Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated individual to join Swansea Community Medicines Management Team.
The post will be within the Living Well Service to provide support to individuals in the community setting. The post is ideal for an enthusiastic individual who would like join a friendly, vibrant and forward thinking team. It would suit someone interested in integrated working who is committed to developing and expanding their skills to achieve the best quality care and outcomes for patients in their own homes.
Through collaboration with a range of health and social care professionals, the post holder will work collaboratively with patients and others to promote self-management, early intervention and, where needed, improve support for the older person and those with frailty, along with involvement in discharge planning.
The role includes home visiting; providing interventions to individuals within their own home, involving lone working without direct supervision. You will liaise with a wide range of Health & Social Care professionals to identify solutions for individuals in a multidisciplinary network. Delivering trainingto relevant staff groups will also be included, and participation in audit processes.
If you are motivated, an excellent communicator andlooking for a new challenge we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The Living Well Service Navigator (CRT) will join an integrated, multidisciplinary community resource team to deliver support and education linked to care in domiciliary and intermediate settings. With an emphasis on self-management, early intervention and prevention for the older person, the post holder will contribute to improving patient outcomes, well-being and minimising harm, including avoiding unscheduled care, admissions, and delays to transfers of care. The role includes:
- Through collaboration with a range of health and social care professionals, the post holder will work collaboratively with patients and others to promote self-management, early intervention and, where needed, improve support for the older person and those with frailty, along with involvement in discharge planning.
- The post holder will participate in the safe and effective patient flow from secondary care to care of the CRT as well as supporting those in the community with Reablement needs in conjunction with the wider MDT
- To work under the direction and supervision of registrant staff in the provision of health care to individuals who meet the criteria for Medicines Management Team (MMT) within CRT in the community setting
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Essential Qualification + Knowledge
Essential
- QCF level 3 in health and/or social care or equivalent
- Thorough understanding of Swansea Medicines Management policy and Procedures within domiciliary care setting
- Successfully completed Swansea Medicines Management training for care workers
- Successfully completed Swansea Medicines Management Competency Assessor (MMCA) training or willing to do so
- An understanding of the importance in independent living for older and vulnerable people and the motivation to deliver positive outcomes for individuals
Desirable
- Awareness of assistive technologies and their benefits for maintaining independence
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a community setting
- Experience of working to an enabling model of care within the Local Authority/Health Board
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults or members of the public in health, social care, or voluntary sector setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with older people
- Experience of working with adults with complex disabilities
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good analytical skills and the ability to solve problems logically
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values and Behaviours
- Ability to carry out designated tasks unsupervised, team working skills and care delivery
- Computer literate with an ability to use Microsoft office packages, health board and local authority ICT systems (or willingness to learn these)
- Independently mobile within a geographical area to undertake home visits etc
- Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities including lone working issues and infection control
Desirable
- Welsh language skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh
- Ability to undertake Point of Care testing for INR
Other essential criteria
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including and adult and children barred list check (if required for post)
Person Specification
Essential Qualification + Knowledge
Essential
- QCF level 3 in health and/or social care or equivalent
- Thorough understanding of Swansea Medicines Management policy and Procedures within domiciliary care setting
- Successfully completed Swansea Medicines Management training for care workers
- Successfully completed Swansea Medicines Management Competency Assessor (MMCA) training or willing to do so
- An understanding of the importance in independent living for older and vulnerable people and the motivation to deliver positive outcomes for individuals
Desirable
- Awareness of assistive technologies and their benefits for maintaining independence
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a community setting
- Experience of working to an enabling model of care within the Local Authority/Health Board
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults or members of the public in health, social care, or voluntary sector setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with older people
- Experience of working with adults with complex disabilities
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good analytical skills and the ability to solve problems logically
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values and Behaviours
- Ability to carry out designated tasks unsupervised, team working skills and care delivery
- Computer literate with an ability to use Microsoft office packages, health board and local authority ICT systems (or willingness to learn these)
- Independently mobile within a geographical area to undertake home visits etc
- Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities including lone working issues and infection control
Desirable
- Welsh language skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh
- Ability to undertake Point of Care testing for INR
Other essential criteria
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including and adult and children barred list check (if required for post)
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).
