Job summary Please see Job Description attached.
To work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the roleTo work within a multi-professional team undertaking support worker roleTo implement treatment and care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered professional.
dressings, rehabilitation, monitoring etcWherever possible to contribute to avoidance of hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate settingTo keep the patient at the centre of his or her care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision makingTo take responsibility for the daily care and support of delegated patientsDeliver treatment/care within a community setting as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a registered practitionerTo practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person-centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body's guidelines Main duties of the job Please see Job Description attached.
To work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the roleWherever possible to contribute to avoidance of hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate settingTo practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person-centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body's guidelinesTo work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the roleDeliver treatment/care within a community setting as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a registered practitionerTo take responsibility for the daily care and support of delegated patientsTo work within a multi-professional team undertaking support worker roleTo work with colleagues from other organisations including voluntary sector and Social careTo take responsibility for the daily care and support of delegated patientsTo keep the patient at the centre of his or her care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making About us Why Work With Us You will be joining a truly multi-disciplinary team which aims to prevent hospital admissions, facilitate safe and effective discharges home and support patients in their own homes.
Our Health and Wellbeing Team is an integrated professional team which includes Social Care, Community Occupational Therapy, Community Physiotherapy, Intermediate Care, Community Nursing, Pharmacy, Dietetics, Support Workers and the voluntary sector.
The team are proactive and have a forward-thinking core that promote a positive and a 'can do' attitude.
The successful candidate will be dynamic and key in managing patients to remain in their own home.
Our team is based at Sherborne House and provides a community service to the residents in the Newton Abbot locality.
The multi- disciplinary community team have a hard-working, flexible and can-do approach.
The team are a supportive and friendly, adapting to the ever-changing demands on the service.
Job description Job responsibilities A detailed job description and overview of the main responsibilities of the role can be found within the job description attached below.
Person Specification Qualification and training Essential NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience Desirable Care certificate English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills Knowledge and experience Essential Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience Understands the need for strict confidentiality Desirable Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health Specific Skills Essential Basic computer/keyboard skills Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks Good interpersonal and communication skills Able to prioritise and organise work Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances Able to manage stress in themselves and others Able to offer support at times of emotional distress Willingness to undertake new skills and training Able to work as a team member or independently Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations Be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual Demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust Desirable Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work