Virtual Ward Clinical Healthcare Support Worker
Virtual Ward Clinical Healthcare Support Worker
37.5 hours per week (Predominantly 08:00-18:00 (Other hours can be considered))
Permanent
Closing Date: 12th April 2025
Interview Date: 18th April 2025
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
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The post holder will work closely with the nursing and multi-disciplinary team in the day to day provision of patient care under the supervision of the registered nurses / practitioner.
To practice in accordance with Trusts policies, guidelines, procedures and standards, and work within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.
It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies to be determined within the clinical teams.
Main duties of the job
* To assist with pathways internally and externally which mainly involve travelling to locations outside of the Trust (Home Visits)
* To assist with the development of protocols and pathways within Virtual Ward
* To work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to develop Virtual Ward within the trust.
* Within the remit of your role and under supervision, to contribute to the planning and completion of holistic assessments (not primary assessments) ensuring all care activities / assessments are clearly recorded and documented.
* To perform cannulation and Venepuncture as directed by nursing team.
* To perform vital signs monitoring, and Blood Glucose monitoring, reporting abnormal results to registered nursing staff as appropriate.
* To work within set guidelines and Trust policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations.
* To disseminate knowledge to other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
* To liaise with Consultants/Senior Nurses and their Teams.
* To issue guidance to patients regarding ward pathways or protocols
* To ensure all clinicians receive results promptly.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
xcellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job responsibilities
* Assisting with pathways internally and externally which may involve travelling to locations outside of the Trust.
* Assisting with the development of protocols and pathways within Virtual Ward
* Working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to develop Virtual Ward within the trust.
* Within the remit of your role and under supervision contribute to the planning and completion of holistic assessments (not primary assessments) ensuring all care activities / assessments are clearly recorded and documented.
* Perform cannulation and Venepuncture as directed by nursing team.
* Perform vital signs monitoring, and Blood Glucose monitoring, reporting abnormal results to registered nursing staff as appropriate.
* Working within set guidelines and Trust policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations.
* Disseminating knowledge to other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
* Entry of patient information on Lorenzo.
* Assist in ordering stock for Virtual Ward.
* Liaison with Consultants/Senior Nurses and their Teams.
* Issuing guidance to patients regarding ward pathways or protocols
* Ensuring all clinicians receive results promptly.
* Participate in the daily handover and meetings.
* Supervise, support and help registered nurses in the development and orientation of other Health Care Assistants.
* Have a responsibility for the tidiness and promoting cleanliness of all patient areas, including equipment rooms and storerooms, and take appropriate care of furniture and equipment.
* Ordering and maintaining stock control of appropriate patient information and shared care agreements.
Education and Training
* Implement audits as delegated by clinicians to monitor.
* Participate in the Trusts appraisal system.
* Maintaining own professional and personal development and up to date knowledge of research in relation to this area of work together with relevant government policies and strategies.
* Raise any training requirements.
Professional
* Ensure that the Ward Manager is informed of any professional concerns at the earliest opportunity.
* Always behave in a professional manner and adhere to the Trust policies.
* Adhere to the Trusts uniform policy.
Special Requirements
* The post holder will be expected to frequently exert moderate physical effort for short periods on a shift when undertaking clinical duties and should expect to be frequently exposed to unpleasant conditions, e.g. housing conditions, body fluids, e.g. faeces, vomit, blood, urine when working clinically in the community and ward areas.
* The post holder will be frequently exposed to distressing / emotional situations during the course of a shift whilst delivering patient care to patients homes, or ward areas.
* The post holder will be expected to be able to manage and prioritise work load when there will be competing demands for their time and attention.
* The post holder will be required to have access to a reliable vehicle, insured for business use, in order to facilitate travel for scheduled home visits.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
* 18 months experience in acute care / hospital setting
* Understanding of basic physiology, e.g., normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc.
* Experience of working in more than one area/discipline within the clinical environment/setting
* Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Knowledge and experience of providing person centred care.
* Ability to escalate to relevant staff.
* Knowledge and understanding of the 6C's of nursing
* Experience as a lone worker.
Qualification and Professional Training
* GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
* Evidence of CPD
* NVQ / Diploma Level 3 Clinical Healthcare / Health & Social Care / Level 3 Healthcare related qualification
* Care Certificate or working towards
Skills and Abilities
* IT Skills - can use computer, email, word.
* Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies.
* Knowledge and understanding of Trusts EXCEL values and Compact Agreement
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Competent in Venepuncture
* Competent in Cannulation
Personal Qualities
* An insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs
* Able to work on own initiative.
* Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
* Demonstrates a professional and positive attitude.
* Friendly, open, and empathetic
* Enthusiastic, Self-motivated, and responsive to change.
* Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
Other
* Ability to assist patients to move using appropriate aids.
* Flexible working, able to work all shift patterns and 7 days working.
* DBS / Occupational Health checks required
* Access to a reliable vehicle, insured for business use, in order to facilitate travel for scheduled home visits.
* Ability to handle and manoeuvre equipment and beds daily.
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.
£24,625 to £25,674 a year Dependant on experience
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