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Clinical Support Worker - Frailty

City Health Care Partnership CIC

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 25,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hull seeks a Support Worker to deliver tailored patient care for frail individuals. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and experience in a healthcare environment. The role involves direct patient interaction and working within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care delivery.

Qualifications

  • Qualified in NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
  • Experienced in direct patient care and teamwork.
  • Willing to undertake basic clinical observations as directed.

Responsibilities

  • Provision of comprehensive Geriatric Assessments.
  • Support for community bedded units to prevent hospital admissions.
  • Provide advice to healthcare professionals involved in patient care.

Skills

Communication
Patient care
Teamwork
Time Management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
English GCSE or equivalent
Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Jean Bishop Frailty Community Services (JB-CFS) have been operational since May 2018, and in that time provided innovative, anticipatory patient tailored care to frail residents of Hull and the surrounding areas, including those residing in care homes.

The Centre has already been recognized for national awards and continues to receive outstanding patient feedback. The JB-CFS also featured on NHS England's website dedicated to the NHS Long Term Plan as the leading case study in the Ageing Well section. More recently, the team featured on a Panorama programme which assessed the innovative and new ways of working delivered by our team, evidence to support not only our frail population but also the demands placed on the NHS.

The team working at the JB-CFS feel privilege to be a part of delivering transformed care for older people in Hull. Our workstreams include:-

o Provision of comprehensive Geriatric Assessments from both within the Integrated Care Centre and patients usual place of residence including Care Homes located across Hull and East Riding.

o Medical support to several community bedded units, used as a step up/down facility to support hospital admission prevents and the discharge to assess model (D2A)

o Advice and Guidance line accessible to Healthcare Professionals involved in the care of a frail patient including Care home staff o Urgent Community 2 hour Response Service

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be qualified in NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent. Also essential are the skills and competencies (or the willingness to work towards, for which full training will be given) to undertake basic clinical observations and delegated tasks including implementing treatment plans under direction from a registered member of the team

The abilities to communicate professionally and effectively whilst in a caring manner with patients and their carers together with experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team are also essential, as is working experience/knowledge of local pathways and referral procedures.

If you require any further information of wish the opportunity for an informal visit to the ICC please contact Tammy Price-Jones - tammy.price-jones@nhs.net

We can offer flexibility to the successful candidate in terms of either full or part-time working. The service is open 365days per week with expectation for successful candidates to be included on weekend and bank holiday rotas.

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Formal qualification in relevant subject e.g. Level 3 qualification / Basic or Advanced OR relevant in-service training / education
  • English language GCSE or equivalent; Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
Desirable

  • Completed Care Certificate
Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of current health issues
  • A good understanding of the role of Support Worker in a clinical setting
Desirable

  • Knowledge of Safeguarding
  • Knowledge of Information Governance
  • Awareness of what is involved in working in a Multi-Disciplinary Team
  • Awareness of what is meant by integrated Care
Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in healthcare, preferably NHS or related setting such as Social Care
  • Experience in direct patient care
  • Experience working as part of a team
Desirable

  • Previous post as a Support Worker, Health Care Assistant or Carer.
  • Experience of supporting junior members of a team
  • Experience of working with the elderly person
  • Experience of using a Patient system/database
  • Experienced in use of using SystmOne
Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

  • Formal qualification in relevant subject e.g. Level 3 qualification / Basic or Advanced OR relevant in-service training / education
  • English language GCSE or equivalent; Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
Desirable

  • Completed Care Certificate
Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of current health issues
  • A good understanding of the role of Support Worker in a clinical setting
Desirable

  • Knowledge of Safeguarding
  • Knowledge of Information Governance
  • Awareness of what is involved in working in a Multi-Disciplinary Team
  • Awareness of what is meant by integrated Care
Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in healthcare, preferably NHS or related setting such as Social Care
  • Experience in direct patient care
  • Experience working as part of a team
Desirable

  • Previous post as a Support Worker, Health Care Assistant or Carer.
  • Experience of supporting junior members of a team
  • Experience of working with the elderly person
  • Experience of using a Patient system/database
  • Experienced in use of using SystmOne
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

City Health Care Partnership CIC
Address

The Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre

Hull

HU9 2BL

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