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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
Job overview
Be a key member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team providing support to adults of all ages who do not require specialist acute hospital admission but require support to maintain their independence within their home setting. Placing emphasis on promoting and maintaining individuals' independence, dignity, and choice, undertaking medical, nursing or therapy related treatment programs or social care intervention to support and enable people. Working across the whole of Calderdale, caring and supporting individuals within their own homes. Participate in new initiatives and future changes in care delivery including the Urgent Community Response Team and the Virtual Ward. Support hospital discharges and prevent unnecessary admissions to hospitals.
Main duties of the job
Work will be carried out in patients own home and the activities will include:
* Implementing treatment to protocols, and based on competencies.
* Monitoring progress and feeding back to the registered practitioner or assistant practitioner
* Making minor adjustments to treatment programmes within pre determined limits
* Assisting registered practitioners with complex treatment.
* May involve assessing for, ordering and issuing predetermined basic equipment to protocols and established guidelines.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Act within the limits of your competence and authority i.e. work to competencies & local protocols and understand local communication networks.
* Perform hand hygiene to prevent the spread of infection i.e. ensure full compliance with local hand hygiene policy.
* Prepare individuals for healthcare activities and Support individuals undergoing healthcare activities as per service competencies.
* Monitor and manage the environment and resources during and after clinical/therapeutic activities including participation in infection control procedures when preparing and cleaning clinical areas.
* Assist the practitioner to implement healthcare activities e.g. assisting registered practitioners in the delivery of therapy programs, as per service competencies.
* Provide advice and information to individuals on how to manage their own condition i.e. support patients with self-care and self management of their condition.
* Implement treatment plans i.e. carry out planned intervention as prescribed by registered practitioner (as per service competencies).
* Assist in the implementation of mobility and movement programmes for individuals to restore optimum movement and functional Independence.
* Deliver exercise sessions to improve health and wellbeing.
* Undertake personal hygiene for individuals unable to care for themselves.
* Provide information and advice to individuals on eating to maintain optimum nutritional status.
* Monitor and review individuals progress in relation to maintaining optimum nutritional status.
* Collect, transport materials and equipment within the health sector.
* Fit healthcare equipment, medical devices, assistive technology, or products to meet individuals' clinical needs.
* Maintain healthcare equipment, medical devices and associated systems.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential criteria
* English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent
* NVQ L3 or equivalent experience
* Willing and able to Participate in Competency Work Base Training Programme
* Willingness to undertake additional and mandatory training as required
Desirable criteria
* Previous Based Competency Training in Relevant Field
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
* Skilled understanding of the needs of people who need care at home
* Skilled understanding of the needs of people with Dementia
* Be Aware of and promote good practice with regard to manual handling, health and safety, Mental Capacity Act, Equality and Diversity, and safeguarding.
* Understanding of Person-centred Approaches
Desirable criteria
* Recent relevant experience of working in a community setting
* Recent relevant experience working in a multidisciplinary team in health/social care setting.
* Knowledge of client group and evidence of related training
* Manual handling training.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
* Excellent communication skills verbal, non-verbal and written
* Able to plan and prioritise workload
* Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative
* Ability to maintain judgement when working under pressure
* Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
* Ability to learn and develop skills
* Ability to undertake training and apply new understanding
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost from your salary when you commence in post.
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