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
Key Requirements
* Full UK driving licence is required.
* Must have use of a vehicle; public transport is not an acceptable mode of travel.
* DVLA has reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries (visit the DVLA website for details).
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
* Provide care to patients with deterioration in their health or function with a particular focus on admission avoidance to acute hospitals.
* Deliver functional assessments, personal care, medication prompts, including mobility and appropriate exercise, personal and domestic ADLs, equipment provision.
* Carry out duties delegated and supervised by registered professionals.
* Provide a high standard of care.
* Manage own caseload of patients who require ongoing management and support with complex needs.
* Make judgments 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 healthcare 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.
* Maintain appropriate and timely documentation of each patient contact.
About Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT)
CPFT 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 in the community including Children, Adult & Older People's mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and inclusion work, please visit https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity.
Temporary Staffing Services
CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.
International Applicants
In line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020, CPFT currently is unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a 'Red List' country. Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.
Pre‑employment Checks
If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health.
Identity Documents
To ensure a smooth process, please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation. All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Contract and Development
We are offering a permanent contract in Ely. The Home First Intermediate Care Service supports patients to achieve their optimum independence through 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 people's 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.
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