Overview
Okeover Ward is a 16 Bedded Ward providing care to patients requiring Rehabilitation, Complex Discharge Planning or End of life Care. We are excited to offer the opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team of healthcare professionals. Our team consists of Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Discharge coordinators, Ward Clerks and Housekeeping Staff. The team is managed by the Ward Manager and Ward Sister and overseen by our Matron. Every member of the team is valued for the work they do. We are happy to consider all applications who meet essential requirements as we are driven to add value to our team. Our patients journeys are our priority and we are seeking someone with knowledge, kindness and passion to join us in this focus.
Responsibilities
* Day to day delivery of care guided and planned by Registered Nurses and other Registered Professionals such as Therapists and Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
* Support patients to undertake all activities of daily living, including personal care, eating and drinking.
* Assist with rehabilitation and therapy objectives and exercises where required.
* Take and record clinical observations such as blood pressures, and record nutritional intake. Escalate concerns as required.
Working for our organisation
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people\'s own homes and via virtual consultations. During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
It is policy that for posts that are time limited, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will be appointed on a secondment basis with line manager approval before applying. Applicants not employed by an NHS organisation will receive a fixed term contract. As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to sponsor overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After careful review, we do not believe this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK.
About Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and currently employs around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year. We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. We also care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young. DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for and has held a prominent position in Best Places to Work campaigns.
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Our vision and values
Vision: to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work. Our values:
* To get the basics right
* To act with compassion and respect
* To make a difference
* To value and develop teamwork
* To value everyone\'s contribution because everyone matters
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements such as job share, part-time work or other flexible patterns.
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