Job summary
1 x 30 hours per week
We are looking for apassionate and committed individual to join the Continence and Urology Servicehosted within our Neighbourhood Integrated Teams across Barnsley.
We have an excitingopportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, HCA to work within the Continenceand Urology Service throughout the Barnsley area.
The service providesspecialist bladder and bowel assessment, treatment and management for serviceusers with an identified continence problem.
Do you possess excellentcommunication skills and can work flexibly and autonomously? Then thisopportunity could be perfect for you.
The use of a vehicle toundertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties of the post isessential.
Atthe time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements setby UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For thisreason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role
Weare happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right towork in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will beconsidered alongside all other applications.
Main duties of the job
Work with a degree of independence within defined parameters, as directedby a registered health care professional (or associate practitioner if part ofthe team).
Prioritise own tasks, exercising initiative and judgement in response topeoples needs. Refer and seek guidance/supervision on issues outside of postholders level of competency or authority to more senior health careprofessionals.
Clearly, accurately and contemporaneously, contribute to care documents,report observations and other service user information, in written andelectronic format. Demonstrate competent IT skills, accurate data inputting anduse of the internet.
Accurately record clinical measurements and physical observations, whichmay include: monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration,weight etc, and handle specimens of bodily fluids. Identify potential risks andrespond appropriately.
As part of a team, deliver person centred care whilst meeting theservice standards and objectives
Work in partnership with individuals, formal and informal carers andother services to promote the concept of self- and patient led care wherepossible, providing appropriate education and support to maximise theindividuals independence and understanding of their condition.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to befully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.
Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will:
Under thesupervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associatepractitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support asand when necessary, in the delivery of physical care to a defined group ofpeople.
Have the flexibility and skill set, with appropriatetraining, to work across planned and crisis pathways supporting patients toremain well in their own homes, or long-term place of residence and / orprevent hospital admission
As part of a healthcareteam, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care topeople that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.
Develop and maintainmeaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive andempathetic approach, communicating effectively and informatively.
Demonstrate anunderstanding of the care and treatment programmes of a designated group ofservice users to enable you to instruct, advise & guide service users,family and carers. To make the appropriate adjustments independently within ownlevel of competence and be able to communicate any changes to service users andregistered health care professionals.
Be required to concentratefor periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg,following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observationsetc, and responding to issues of concern appropriately. This may include areasof work requiring physical effort, with regard to risk, health & safety.
Exercise a degree ofindependence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches whendelivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems,within own levels of competence.
Ensure the careexperienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyoneeg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect,dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.
Contribute to the careplanning process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg,enabling the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/independence/recovery.
Implement care withinwell-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and establishedclinical care plans. Organise a range of activities e.g., facilitate meaningfulactivities for individuals or small groups.
Apply knowledge of longer-termhealth conditions e.g., Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providingadvice and support.
Undertake the physicalaspects of care e.g., moving and handling of service users. Use items ofequipment in delivering care e.g., hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate tothe role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.
Assist in dealing withverbal/physical aggression using de-escalation techniques, this may include theneed for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role)
Attend to the serviceusers personal care needs as required
Participate in a flexiblerostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7-day care (as appropriate to the role)
Work in an integrated andpartnership way with primary, secondary, social care, the independent andvoluntary sector and others to improve the health and care of individuals,families and communities, particularly the most vulnerable;
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will:
Under thesupervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associatepractitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support asand when necessary, in the delivery of physical care to a defined group ofpeople.
Have the flexibility and skill set, with appropriatetraining, to work across planned and crisis pathways supporting patients toremain well in their own homes, or long-term place of residence and / orprevent hospital admission
As part of a healthcareteam, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care topeople that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.
Develop and maintainmeaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive andempathetic approach, communicating effectively and informatively.
Demonstrate anunderstanding of the care and treatment programmes of a designated group ofservice users to enable you to instruct, advise & guide service users,family and carers. To make the appropriate adjustments independently within ownlevel of competence and be able to communicate any changes to service users andregistered health care professionals.
Be required to concentratefor periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg,following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observationsetc, and responding to issues of concern appropriately. This may include areasof work requiring physical effort, with regard to risk, health & safety.
Exercise a degree ofindependence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches whendelivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems,within own levels of competence.
Ensure the careexperienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyoneeg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect,dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.
Contribute to the careplanning process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg,enabling the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/independence/recovery.
Implement care withinwell-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and establishedclinical care plans. Organise a range of activities e.g., facilitate meaningfulactivities for individuals or small groups.
Apply knowledge of longer-termhealth conditions e.g., Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providingadvice and support.
Undertake the physicalaspects of care e.g., moving and handling of service users. Use items ofequipment in delivering care e.g., hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate tothe role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.
Assist in dealing withverbal/physical aggression using de-escalation techniques, this may include theneed for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role)
Attend to the serviceusers personal care needs as required
Participate in a flexiblerostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7-day care (as appropriate to the role)
Work in an integrated andpartnership way with primary, secondary, social care, the independent andvoluntary sector and others to improve the health and care of individuals,families and communities, particularly the most vulnerable;
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary). SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
As appropriate to the role: Demonstrates excellent customer care skills. Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users. Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role. Excellent communicator. Good IT/keyboard skills. Diversity/Cultural understanding. Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust. Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc. Non-judgemental, empathetic manner. Demonstrates Trust Values. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good administration and organisational skills. Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc. risks and act appropriately. Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction. Desirable
Language skills other than English. Experience of supervising/inducting others. Experience
Essential
In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs. In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence. In dealing with the public. In working as an effective team member. Of demonstrating own duties. Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills. Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement. Training
Essential
Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area. Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training. Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc. Qualifications
Essential
GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent. Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF(regulated Qualification Framework)NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. Or, level 2 qualification with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3. Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement. Desirable
Level 4 units in Health & Social Care. Experience of the speciality area. Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification. Personal Attributes
Essential
Responsive attitude and approach. Dress appropriately for the environment. A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Person Specification Physical Attributes
Essential
A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary). SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
As appropriate to the role: Demonstrates excellent customer care skills. Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users. Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role. Excellent communicator. Good IT/keyboard skills. Diversity/Cultural understanding. Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust. Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc. Non-judgemental, empathetic manner. Demonstrates Trust Values. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good administration and organisational skills. Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc. risks and act appropriately. Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction. Desirable
Language skills other than English. Experience of supervising/inducting others. Experience
Essential
In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs. In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence. In dealing with the public. In working as an effective team member. Of demonstrating own duties. Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills. Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement. Training
Essential
Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area. Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training. Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc. Qualifications
Essential
GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent. Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF(regulated Qualification Framework)NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. Or, level 2 qualification with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3. Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement. Desirable
Level 4 units in Health & Social Care. Experience of the speciality area. Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification. Personal Attributes
Essential
Responsive attitude and approach. Dress appropriately for the environment. A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
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
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Address
Grimethorpe Health Centre
Acorn Way
Grimethorpe
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S72 7NZ
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