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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
About
The Purpose and Activities of DCHS?
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Source = Trust web-site
Community Response Support Worker
Accepting applications until: 31-Dec-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 31-Dec-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- The Cavendish Hospital
- Cyfeiriad
- Manchester Road
- Tref
- Buxton
- Cod post
- SK17 6TE
- Major / Minor Region
- Derbyshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent: full time hours available (36 hours) along with part time options minimum of 24 hours per week
- Oriau
- Part time - 36 hours per week (Split shifts of 8am - 2pm and 4pm to 10pm)
Salary
- Cyflog
- £24,071 - £25,674 pa, pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS AfC: Band 3)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Community
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
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Trosolwg o'r swydd
Have you got your qualification in care and are looking for your next step?
What does the Community Response Team do?
They step in to support people who are either discharged from acute hospitals or experience an acute change in their function in their own home, and need short term/interim enablement support at their homes. The teams are committed to supporting people at home and work over a seven day rota.
What are the hours?
The shift pattern is Early-0800-1400 and Late 1600-2200 over a seven day rota and we have full time hours available (36 hours) along with part time options minimum of 24 hours per week.
Where would I be working?
Working in this team means you will need be able to meet the travel requirements of going to people’s homes, so you must have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes and have a current driving licence valid for the UK. DCHS has a mileage policy and car lease scheme available to support our staff.
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The successful candidate is expected to work and document to a high standard and work in a way that reflects the DCHS values.
To maintain standards, ensuring quality of patient care through the development of a range of knowledge and competencies to support clinicians.
To assist all clinicians in delivering agreed programmes of treatment and care where appropriate and work as an effective member of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
To carry out individual support without direct supervision in the community.
To provide support to patients to optimise their health and independence.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The Purpose and Activities of DCHS?
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa’s and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)”
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NVQ Level III in care / BTEC Health & Social Care or equivalent
- Experience of working health care setting
Meini prawf dymunol
- Palliative Care
- Rehabilitation
- Care of the Older person
- Venepuncture
Experience and Knowledge Required
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Working in health and or social care environment
- Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing
- Understanding of the implications for, and responsibilities of the post for risk management and safeguarding
Skills and Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good literacy skills
- Well-developed inter-personal skills
- Able to keep accurate records
- Able to travel across the county to attend essential training and other required training for your role
Meini prawf dymunol
- Group work experience
- Leadership experience
- Current driving licence valid for the UK
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Lauren Hope
- Teitl y swydd
- Community Response Team Band 6 Nurse
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07867 801390
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Joanne Ashmore
Community Response Team Coordinator
07500 783167
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