Integrated Care Worker (Rehab) - Development Role
Band 2/3
Main area: Community Health Care. Grade: Band 2/3. Contract: Permanent. Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week. Job ref: 310-OPAC-7100837. Site: Phorpres Close, Peterborough. Salary: £24,169 - £25,674 per annum pro rata. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 07/05/2025 23:59.
Job Overview
Would you like to work for an organisation that supports your professional development, provides training to deliver high standards of healthcare, and offers career progression in care, nursing, or therapy?
If you want to be part of a team making a difference in our community, we have a permanent position available in Peterborough.
The Home First Intermediate Care Service supports patients in achieving independence through early hospital discharge and avoiding hospital admissions. You will assist in providing high-quality healthcare and supporting patients at home by following prescribed care and therapy plans.
The service aims to deliver outstanding, patient-focused, community-based healthcare and therapy, helping individuals reach their goals by supporting early discharge, assessment, and admission avoidance.
Operating hours are from 7am to 10pm, 7 days a week.
This post may be offered as a Band 2 Development role, depending on qualifications and experience. Full support will be provided to develop into a Band 3.
Main Duties
Note: For this role, you must be able to travel independently across the county, meeting strict deadlines. You need a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle. Public transport is not suitable for this role. Please confirm in your application that you meet these criteria.
* With training, utilize skills from nursing, allied health professionals, and medicines management to undertake delegated tasks.
* Apply competency-based treatment techniques under supervision, following prescribed plans.
* Provide care to patients with health deterioration, focusing on avoiding hospital admission.
* Deliver functional assessments, personal care, medication prompts, mobility exercises, and equipment provision.
* Carry out delegated duties supervised by registered professionals.
* Maintain high standards of care.
* Manage a caseload of patients with complex needs requiring ongoing support.
*DVLA has reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries. For details, visit the DVLA website.
Working for Our Organisation
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care to improve health and wellbeing. Our services include inpatient, primary, and community care across mental health, physical health, and specialist services.
We seek high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. We are committed to equality and encourage applications from all community sectors, especially underrepresented groups, including disabled people, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Note: Sponsorship is not available for all roles. Applications from overseas candidates from 'Red List' countries are not accepted.
For more information, visit www.cpft.nhs.uk.
Note: We reserve the right to close applications early if sufficient responses are received.
Job Responsibilities
Refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.
* Assess patients' responses to treatment plans and report findings to qualified staff.
* Overcome communication barriers, e.g., hearing or cognitive impairments.
* Communicate effectively with patients and carers with tact and empathy.
* Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, patients, and carers.
* Ensure safe use and maintenance of equipment.
* Work under guidance, taking direction from registered and non-registered staff, with supervision from qualified practitioners.
* Promote patient independence and self-management.
* Accurately document patient contacts in a timely manner.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2, Care Certificate, or equivalent experience.
* Willingness to undertake further training to meet competency requirements.
Experience
* Experience working in healthcare or care environments with older adults.
* Experience caring for adults and older people with physical or mental health conditions.
Skills & Abilities
* Commitment to high-quality care and service.
* Accurate and concise record-keeping.
* Flexibility to meet patient/service needs.
* Experience with systems like SystmOne or similar.
We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality NHS services, including physical, mental health, and specialist community care.
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