Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical:
1. To support and assist the senior team member in the provision of a high standard of care and the promotion of physical, mental and emotional health to individuals and client groups.
2. To be an effective member of the Multidisciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in the support of the senior team member
3. Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a senior team member
Health Promotion
1. Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards
2. To be involved in supporting, educating and informing family/carers where appropriate
3. Assist in the promotion of health and wellbeing of patients
Administration and Clerical Duties:
1. Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to SDHC procedures
2. Take and record telephone messages, respond and liaise appropriately
3. Manage stationery and documentation supplies
4. To be responsible for maintaining data entry and other record keeping e.g. recording mileage and annual leave on staff databases
Team Working:
1. Work as part of the team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role
2. Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required
3. Maintain regular contact with the senior team member and communicate all relevant issue
Please note this advert may close early if there are high volumes of applicants.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Basic education to GCSE (or equivalent level) incl English and Maths
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of professional development.
* NVQ
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience relevant to particular post
Desirable criteria
* Previous Health/Social experience.
Skills
Essential criteria
* Ability to work independently following spoken or written instructions.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team, valuing contributions from team members
Desirable criteria
* IT experience/ computer skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* JD - B2 Twilight Healthcare Assistant (PDF, 931.6KB)