Community Healthcare Support Worker

Various hours available To contribute to excellent patient care within the community environment by undertaking delegated clinical tasks. To work as part of the Urgent Community Response and Hospital at Home Team by undertaking a range of nursing interventions following the completion of the appropriate training and assessment of the post holders competence. If we receive a large amount of applicants then we have the right to close the advert early. Main duties of the job To deliver high quality care to patients in a community setting ensuring that effective communication is utilised at each intervention. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide appropriate care interventions to patient's in a community setting. To work independently to deliver care interventions to promote a patient's independence as identified by the qualified nurse or community therapist to ensure that a patient's maximum rehabilitation outcomes are achieved To utilise electronic health care records to ensure that written documentation reflects each episode of the patient's care. To deliver clinical interventions to patient's in a community setting. These will include female catheterisation, catheter care, administration of insulin, oral care, and personal care. This is not an exhaustive list. Deliver care to patients and their families in a crisis situation to enable them to remain in a community setting. Support and care for patient's that are suffering from a palliative condition or are nearing the End of their life by demonstrating effective communication and listening skills. The post holder must ensure that they escalate any concerns to the qualified senior nurse, Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilites. Job description, Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilites. Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential

• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and able to reprioritise to respond to urgent and emergency situations
  
  Demonstrate a clear understanding of community nursing, primary and social care
• Demonstrates an awareness of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
• Understanding of community and multi-disciplinary working and inter-professional relationships
Desirable
• Knowledge of recent developments in Health and Social Care
Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda?, Essential
• Care certificate from an NHS Organisation.
• Completion of a clinical skills competency- based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or willingness to undertake.
Experience Essential
• Experience of providing care in the community
• Experience of following individualised care plans for patients
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and able to reprioritise to respond to urgent and emergency situations, Essential
• Care certificate from an NHS Organisation.
• Completion of a clinical skills competency- based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or willingness to undertake.
Experience Essential
• Experience of providing care in the community
• Experience of following individualised care plans for patients
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
  
  The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility.GOV.UK www.gov.uk All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship