Job summary
Are you looking for an interesting and varied Clinical Support Worker(CSW)/ Health Care Assistant (HCA) post working in an Edgware Parkinson's MDT Team in a clinic-based setting?
We have a
part
-time (permanent) Band 3 CSW/HCA post
in our Barnet Parkinson's Service, working within our adult integrated MDT Parkinson's team (the service comprises specialist nurses, doctors, dietetics, OT, PT, SLT). We are looking for a skilled, motivated, and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant who is interested in this patient group and would like to join us. The post would be suitable for an existing Band 3 CSW/HCA.
We offer care mainly in a clinic setting with some virtual clinics. This post offers variety and opportunity to develop the range of your clinical skills as well as joint working with a range of professionals and opportunities to contribute to service development.
CLCH offers a range of training and development opportunities as well as excellent supervision and management support.
If you are CARING, innovative, talented and adaptable with excellent communication skills and would like to be part of a growing and forward-thinking organisation then come and join us.
Please note that this role is part-time and is not eligible for sponsorship
Previous applicants please do not need to apply
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Support Worker (CSW) will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional.
The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The CSW will promote optimum independence and individualized client-centered care to a delegated caseload.
The post holder will also support the Parkinson's nurse and doctors/therapy Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain the quality of the service within a multidisciplinary Parkinson's team, Clinic-based Parkinson's service in Barnet.
To work with qualified nursing staff and physiotherapists and to provide an integrated service for patients in the area of pulmonary rehabilitation within the community and implement and progress agreed-planned treatment programs.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or A recognised equivalent course Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate Desirable
GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths ECDL certificate Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available). Experience
Essential
Experience of working in a health or social care setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases. Desirable
Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS) Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of NHS Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy. An awareness of risk management Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being Desirable
Knowledge of local health needs strategies Key Attributes
Essential
Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships Self management skills-managing time and workload Ability to work in a team and to supervise the work of others Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner Good analytical and problem solving skills To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust
Person Specification Education/Qualification
Essential
Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or A recognised equivalent course Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate Desirable
GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths ECDL certificate Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available). Experience
Essential
Experience of working in a health or social care setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases. Desirable
Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS) Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of NHS Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy. An awareness of risk management Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being Desirable
Knowledge of local health needs strategies Key Attributes
Essential
Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships Self management skills-managing time and workload Ability to work in a team and to supervise the work of others Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner Good analytical and problem solving skills To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust
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
Central London Community Health Trust Address
Edgware Parkinson's Service
Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak
London
HA8 0AB
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