Job summary
Would you like to work for an organisation that will support you in your role, training you to deliver the highest standards of health care and provide you with the opportunity to develop your career in care, nursing, or therapy?
If you would like to be part of a team who are making a difference in our community then we have a job for you. We are offering a permanent contract in Huntingdon.
The Home First Intermediate Care Service supports patients to achieve their optimum independence by earlier discharge from hospital, and avoidance of hospital admission. You will assist in the delivery of high standards of health care and support patients within their own homes by following prescribed packages of care and therapy.
The vision of the service is to provide outstanding, patient focused, community-based health care and therapy, optimising peoples potential to achieve their goals by supporting earlier discharge from hospital; early assessment for care needs and avoidance of hospital admission.
Our operating hours are 7am to 10pm, 7 days a week.
Please note this post may be offered as a Band 2 Development post depending on qualifications and experience. You will be supported fully to develop into a Band 3.
Main duties of the job
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Main duties: With training, use skills from the professional areas of; Nursing, Allied Health Professionals and Medicines Management to undertake delegated tasks. Apply competency-based treatment techniques/care to patients with specific conditions under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, following a prescribed treatment/care plan. Providing care to patients with deterioration in their health or function with a particular focus on admission avoidance to acute hospitals. To deliver functional assessments, personal care, medication prompts, including mobility and appropriate exercise, personal and domestic ADLs, equipment provision To carry out duties delegated and supervised by registered professionals To provide a high standard of care To manage own caseload of patients who require ongoing management and support with complex needs
*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities Make judgements on patients response to prescribed treatment/care plans, and report findings to a qualified professional in line with competency framework.. Overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patients with hearing or cognitive impairment. Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy. Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals. Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately. Work under guidance on specified tasks, taking direction from registered and non-registered staff as appropriate, with regular clinical support and supervision by a qualified practitioner. Promote patient independence and self-management To maintain appropriate and timely documentation of each patient contact
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities Make judgements on patients response to prescribed treatment/care plans, and report findings to a qualified professional in line with competency framework.. Overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patients with hearing or cognitive impairment. Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy. Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals. Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately. Work under guidance on specified tasks, taking direction from registered and non-registered staff as appropriate, with regular clinical support and supervision by a qualified practitioner. Promote patient independence and self-management To maintain appropriate and timely documentation of each patient contact
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
NVQ Level 2 and/or Care Certificate or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework Experience
Essential
Experience of working in a healthcare environment or care environment with older people Desirable
Experience of caring for adults and older people with physical and/or mental health conditions Skills & Abilities
Essential
Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision Good communication skills. Ability to record messages and information in an accurate and concise way. Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs. Desirable
Experience of using SystmOne or similar systems
Person Specification Education / Qualifications
Essential
NVQ Level 2 and/or Care Certificate or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework Experience
Essential
Experience of working in a healthcare environment or care environment with older people Desirable
Experience of caring for adults and older people with physical and/or mental health conditions Skills & Abilities
Essential
Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision Good communication skills. Ability to record messages and information in an accurate and concise way. Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs. Desirable
Experience of using SystmOne or similar systems
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
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Address
Kingfisher House
Kingfisher Way
Huntingdon
PE29 6FH
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