+ To work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.
+ To work within a multi-professional team undertaking support worker role.
+ To implement treatment and care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered professional (e.g., dressings, rehabilitation, monitoring, etc.).
+ Wherever possible, to contribute to avoidance of hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
+ To keep the patient at the centre of his or her care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.
+ To take responsibility for the daily care and support of delegated patients.
+ Deliver treatment/care within a community setting as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a registered practitioner.
+ To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person-centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body's guidelines.
+ To work with colleagues from other organisations including voluntary sector and Social care.
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Why Work With Us
You will be joining a truly multi-disciplinary team which aims to prevent hospital admissions, facilitate safe and effective discharges home, and support patients in their own homes. Our Health and Wellbeing Team is an integrated professional team which includes Social Care, Community Occupational Therapy, Community Physiotherapy, Intermediate Care, Community Nursing, Pharmacy, Dietetics, Support Workers, and the voluntary sector. The team is proactive and has a forward-thinking core that promotes a positive and a 'can do' attitude. The successful candidate will be dynamic and key in managing patients to remain in their own home.
Our team is based at Sherborne House and provides a community service to the residents in the Newton Abbot locality. The multi-disciplinary community team has a hard-working, flexible, and can-do approach. The team is supportive and friendly, adapting to the ever-changing demands on the service. You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere; we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
+ We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly.
+ Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role.
+ Correspondence will be via Trac, text, and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
+ Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
+ If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
+ It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity, and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient, or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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