Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting acute and urgent patient assessments within the surgery
• Managing minor illnesses and injuries
• Supporting long-term condition management where appropriate
• Performing home visits
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective patient care
• Supporting health promotion and preventative care initiatives

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Paramedic
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
• Work Independently
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Willingness to work in a primary care setting and adapt to the
• needs of the surgery.
• Full clean driving license

Desirable

• Experience in primary care or urgent care settings
• Independent prescribing qualification (or working towards)
• BLS Instructor

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Suttons Medical Group

Address

Sutton Medical Group

Trafalgar Square

Long Sutton

Spalding

Lincolnshire

PE12 9HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.suttonsmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see supporting documents for the full job description and detailed information about the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please see supporting documents for the full job description and detailed information about the role.

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see supporting documents for the full job description and detailed information about the role.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nimbuscare Ltd

Address

Nimbuscare Limited

Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive

Holgate

York

YO26 4GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.primarycareyork.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a position for 22 or 33 hours per week on days. As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, youll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and youll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a residents family on the phone, youll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication. One of your key responsibilities as Senior Care Assistant is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team. Ideally, youll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent, a background in person centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. Whats essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. Youll know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, youll be truly considerate and kind.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life.

To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.

Well provide full training, so its a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your dependents under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Desirable

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Experience

Essential

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Desirable

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Additional Criteria

Essential

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Desirable

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

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

HC-One

Address

27 - 29 Long Street

Wigston

Leicestershire

LE18 2BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://apply.hc-one.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration and a degree in related subject
• A post registration qualification(s) in area of practice Breast Cancer Care
• Recognised physical assessment module at level 7
• Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable experience

Desirable

• Recognised independent prescribing module at level 7
• MSc or MA in related speciality
• Leadership and Management course(s)
• Quality improvement training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a nurse practitioner
• Experience of teaching and assessing others
• Experience of audit and service development

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing others
• Research experience

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• In depth knowledge of area of practice and demonstrates use of evidence-based practice
• Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills and ability to manage a caseload
• Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office

Desirable

• Ability to lead and influence change
• Ability to design and deliver education programmes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Conduct and supervise holistic assessments, develop and review personalised care plans, and lead group sessions and therapeutic programmes.
2. Promote a multidisciplinary approach to care delivery through multidisciplinary team meetings, and facilitate others to be proactive in preparing and presenting clinical information at handover, MDTs, case reviews, etc.
3. Maintain strong working relationships with the multidisciplinary team and medical staff at Myton.
4. Proactively work in partnership with other care providers externally, to ensure that all information pertaining to the patient's condition and care needs is communicated effectively, to ensure coordinated and seamless support.
5. Ensure all Registered Nurses within the team are trained to undertake the Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool (CSNAT) and able to assist carers through the assessment and support process, enabling them to indicate the domains in which they need more support and then prioritise their own support needs when caring for someone with a life-limiting condition.
6. Promote and lead a culture of support with a daily debrief, facilitated regular 1:1 and group reflective practice, to support the professional and personal wellbeing and development of the team through supervision and appraisals.
7. Be responsible for the team roster, including the coordination of volunteers, to ensure staffing levels and skill mix are appropriate and meet the needs of service delivery, ensuring resources and staff are utilised and developed to their best potential, and escalating concerns to the Head of Nursing & Care.
8. Participate in the process of recruitment, induction and retention of staff and volunteers, both within own services and across other nursing and care services.
9. Monitor and manage staff performance, absence and practice, addressing any issues in accordance with Hospice policies and procedures and professional codes of practice.
10. Be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient use of resources to meet budgetary requirements, exercising care and economy.
11. In conjunction with the Head of Nursing and Care, participate in budget setting and business planning as required.
12. Ensure services are delivered safely, effectively and efficiently, by supporting a well-trained workforce, with appropriate monitoring of outcomes and quality standards.
13. Uphold and ensure compliance with the organisation's policies and procedures, ensuring all staff are clear in relation to their roles and responsibilities for risk management, health and safety, infection prevention & control, safeguarding, data protection, and other relevant policies.
14. With the support of the Head of Clinical Education, assess and monitor the competence and confidence of team members around all aspects of clinical practice, identifying learning needs and supporting & supervising the development of knowledge and skills where required.
15. In collaboration with the Clinical Governance and Quality Team, contribute to the audit programme, ensuring accurate input, active participation and implementation of any resulting service improvements.
16. Ensure that documentation is completed accurately and legibly in accordance with the organisation's information governance guidance and confidentiality is maintained using Caldicott Guidelines.
17. Create and maintain a culture where the reporting of concerns, incidents and complaints is encouraged and documented promptly.
18. Ensure that clinical adverse events, incidents and complaints are fully investigated and shared learning is undertaken.
19. Promote and maintain a culture of evidence-based clinical practice, ensuring the creation of effective local networks to share good practice and dissemination.
20. Practice an approach that facilitates and fosters learning for students, junior staff, and those on placement at Myton, sharing expertise appropriately and supporting each learner to achieve their learning needs.
21. Ensure all team members receive an annual appraisal and review and provide an agreed personal development plan as part of the appraisal process, to support their own professional development.
22. Be responsible for own continued professional development, maintaining up to date, evidence-based knowledge, including awareness of the national and local influences affecting palliative and end of life care.
23. Ensure own compliance with mandatory training and professional development requirements, maintaining records of training and development undertaken for self in preparation for NMC revalidation.
24. In collaboration with the Head of Nursing and Care, contribute to the strategic direction and development of the Hospice and Community Services.
25. Seek out opportunities to work in partnership with other providers and key stakeholders to explore areas of unmet need, in order to initiate new/improved ways of working.
26. Ensure that quality monitoring processes are in place, to access feedback and collate data continually, to inform service reviews and improvement plans.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel to all 3 Myton Hospice sites (Coventry, Warwick and Rugby)
• The right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Health Care Professional (RGN level 1 with current NMC registration)
• Degree level study in a relevant clinical or managerial field
• Recognised post-registration Palliative Care qualification, or equivalent portfolio of evidence / equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Other relevant post-registration qualification, such as Community Care / Long Term Conditions
• Advanced Communication Skills training

Skills, attributes and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to place the patient and family at centre of care
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Excellent role model
• Familiarity with principles underpinning clinical governance
• Competent IT skills
• Good written and oral communication skills and the ability to convey messages clearly
• Motivated and able to motivate others
• Enthusiastic

Desirable

• Awareness of current palliative care issues and challenges

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of symptom assessment and management / psychological care for palliative care patients
• Experience of needs assessment / care planning for patients with life-limiting illness
• Experience and confidence communicating in potentially challenging situations
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience working in a palliative care or community setting
• Proven experience of leading/managing change
• Experience of leading a team of Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Administrators

Desirable

• Experience of leading service development projects
• Experience of creating and facilitating learning opportunities
• Experience in audit and quality monitoring purposes
• Experience of managing volunteers
• Experience of using electronic records systems

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Myton Hospices

Address

Coventry Myton Hospice

Clifford Bridge Road

Walsgrave

COVENTRY

CV2 2HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mytonhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)