Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health Practitioner Assistant/Health Care Assistant to join the Integrated Community Reablement Assessment Service (ICRAS). NVQ Level 3 – Health & Social Care is an essential criterion. Candidates must be able to travel around the community setting independently (i.e. car driver). We have a number of posts working around South Sefton and Liverpool providing care and support for patients who require support with keeping them at home rather than admitting them to hospital or who have been in hospital and require support to ensure that their assessments for care are made in their own home rather than hospital. We welcome all candidates that are committed to providing patients with high standards of care and work in line with Mersey Care values at all times, striving for perfect care. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn, develop and practice a variety of skills, as well as being a valued member of our exceptional multi‑disciplinary team.
Responsibilities
* Work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team.
* Undertake a range of patient interventions within the scope of NVQ level 3 skills for patients as delegated by team leader or other qualified clinical staff.
* Offer advice to patients and carers on a wide range of health issues including health promotion, lifestyle advice and self‑care.
* Plan and organise own work schedule once delegated from team leader or Senior Nurse Practitioner.
* Undertake basic patient observations.
* Work within existing clinical guidelines, policies and infection control procedures.
* Offer advice and support to patients and families in a wide range of situations.
* Communicate factual and sensitive information within confidentiality guidelines to patients, ensuring all information is appropriately documented and reported back to the team leader.
* Demonstrate own role to new starters and students.
* Ensure safe moving and handling techniques in the delivery of patient care, including the safe use of equipment.
* Communicate information to multi‑disciplinary team and other agencies as appropriate.
* Undertake further training to gain skills in other areas.
* Deliver patient care within the essence of care standards and Trust guidelines and policies.
* Document care delivered within hand‑written or electronic patient records.
* Participate in team meetings and care planning sessions.
Qualifications & Experience
* NVQ Level 3 in health and social care.
* Previous health and social care experience or equivalent.
* Understanding of the principles of GDPR (Data Protection Act).
* Sound knowledge of Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity.
* Good computer skills / ECDL or equivalent.
* Able to work without direct supervision.
* Able to plan own workload.
* Ability to undertake clinical interventions commensurate to training, competency and qualifications.
* Able to work as a team member.
Person Specification – Skills and Values
* Ability to prioritise workload pro‑actively.
* Committed to raising standards in clinical areas.
* Capable of working on own initiative.
* Able to involve and listen to others.
* Excellent developed oral and written communication skills.
* Able to keep accurate written and electronic contemporaneous records.
* Able to work in a confidential and sensitive manner.
* Able to travel for work purposes.
* Continuous Improvement.
* Accountability.
* Respectfulness.
* Enthusiasm.
* Support.
* Responsive to service users.
* Engaging leadership style.
* Strong customer service belief.
* Transparency and honesty.
* Discreet.
Other Details
Location: Litherland Town Hall / Goodlass Road Hunts Cross, Hatton Hill Road, Liverpool, L21 9JN.
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per year.
Band: 3. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full‑time. Reference number: 350‑CC7670104.
Pay scheme: Agenda for change. Employment type: Full‑time. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Job function: Health Care Provider.
Benefits: Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Disclosure & Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a D&B check.
Employer: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Litherland Town Hall / Goodlass Road Hunts Cross, Hatton Hill Road, Liverpool, L21 9JN.
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