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Job Summary
Do you have a friendly 'can do' approach to life, and experience working as part of a health or social care team ?
Job Summary
Do you have a friendly 'can do' approach to life, and experience working as part of a health or social care team ?
We are looking for you to work as as part of the Aylesbury Rapid Response & Intermediate Care team supporting patients in their own homes, providing personal, social and rehabilitative care. The overall aims of the Rapid Response & Intermediate Care Team are to avoid inappropriate admission of patients into Hospital and facilitate timely discharge into the community.
The team is committed to ongoing education on the job and development opportunities are available within the organisation. Successful applicants who don't already have a Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care will be expected to work towards that in post.
Disclaimer: The trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications and therefore early submission is recommended.
Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
#MissionRRIC
Your Main Duties Include:
* Providing general and specific rehabilitation focused care to adults, including personal care, exercise supervision, rehabilitation with domestic tasks and equipment delivery within competencies
* Being an integral member of the Rapid Response & Intermediate Care (RRIC) team, providing defined delivery of nursing, social and rehabilitative care to patients, working in collaboration with senior staff.
* Taking responsibility for designated elements of the patients care in patients' own homes.
* Being responsible for the completion of delegated non-clinical tasks to support the efficient functioning of the team.
Your Main Responsibility Is To :
* Improve the care of patients in the community, so patients can remain safely in their own home for as long as possible
* Have an innovative approach, excellent communication skills and willingness to work with other members of the community teams to ensure high quality service delivery
* Willingness to further develop your clinical expertise in a range of areasA full UK driving licence and access to a car with Business insurance for work purposes
About Us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-CR7093095-A
Job locations
Aylesbury RRIC
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Aylesbury
HP18 2AL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
* Good interpersonal skills
* Good verbal communication skills
* Good ability to listen
* Good written skills
* IT Skills
Essential
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Good literary and numeracy skills
* Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 Diploma or equivalent relevant patient facing experience and willingness to undertake Level 3 qualification.
* Have the ability to undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post
Essential
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
* Previous caring experience of working in Health or Social Care environment.
* Awareness of the needs of older people
Desirable
* Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions.
* Previous NHS/Social Care/ Voluntary Organisation experience
* Understanding of Integrated Team
Disposition
Essential
* Team player
* Approachable
* Ability to show patience and dependability
* Physically able to perform task whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safel
* Valid and current driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire.
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
* Team player
* Approachable
* Ability to show patience and dependability
* Physically able to perform task whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safel
* Valid and current driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Aylesbury RRIC
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Aylesbury
HP18 2AL
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Aylesbury RRIC
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Aylesbury
HP18 2AL
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals
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