Enhanced Care CSW / Therapeutic Practitioner
Enhanced Care Clinical Support Worker/ Therapeutic Practitioner Division: Corporate Band: 3 An exciting opportunity to join a new Enhanced Care Service at Medway Hospital. The role would suit a Clinical Support Worker who has experience of working with people who may have mental health difficulties, learning disabilities, dementia or delirium. This role would also be suitable for someone with experience of co-ordinating therapeutic activities for individual or groups of patients. You will work as a member of the Enhanced Care Team under the supervision and guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialists and will provide Enhanced Care supervision to patients who have been assessed as needing additional support. This involves engaging the patient in meaningful activities, providing stimulation and building positive therapeutic relationships to reduce the risk of harm and ensure that their physical, emotional and psychological needs are met. Main duties of the job
The successful post holders will be expected to provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of care plans for individual patients. As a Clinical Support Worker, you will ensure patients receive a high quality of clinical care and a good patient experience. We have a management team that is both innovative and proactive in ensuring that high quality care is delivered to our patients. Care Certificate Programme to be completed over a specified 6 months period, if not obtained prior to commencement. Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. Our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies and procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. All staff at Medway comply with the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Job responsibilities
Undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care. Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first. To ensure patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals. To act as an advocate for patients within the ward/department, to ensure a patient-oriented approach to the delivery of care. Working alongside other Therapeutic Practitioners to develop and deliver activity sessions. Person Specification
Qualifications
Evidence of a general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent NVQ II in Healthcare / QCF Diploma in Health Level 2 or equivalent qualification in the area of specialty (e.g. Operating Theatre Practice for posts in theatre) or an equivalent level of working experience within a similar role Knowledge
Understanding of the importance of providing person-centred care Understanding of mental health issues Basic understanding of Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act Experience
Experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting Customer care experience Commitment to working in partnership with patients/carers Experience of facilitating/coordinating activities Mental Health experience Value Based Question
Give an example of a time when you have gone the extra mile to help someone. 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. £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum/pro rata
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Enhanced Care Clinical Support Worker/ Therapeutic Practitioner Division: Corporate Band: 3 An exciting opportunity to join a new Enhanced Care Service at Medway Hospital. The role would suit a Clinical Support Worker who has experience of working with people who may have mental health difficulties, learning disabilities, dementia or delirium. This role would also be suitable for someone with experience of co-ordinating therapeutic activities for individual or groups of patients. You will work as a member of the Enhanced Care Team under the supervision and guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialists and will provide Enhanced Care supervision to patients who have been assessed as needing additional support. This involves engaging the patient in meaningful activities, providing stimulation and building positive therapeutic relationships to reduce the risk of harm and ensure that their physical, emotional and psychological needs are met. Main duties of the job
The successful post holders will be expected to provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of care plans for individual patients. As a Clinical Support Worker, you will ensure patients receive a high quality of clinical care and a good patient experience. We have a management team that is both innovative and proactive in ensuring that high quality care is delivered to our patients. Care Certificate Programme to be completed over a specified 6 months period, if not obtained prior to commencement. Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. Our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies and procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. All staff at Medway comply with the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Job responsibilities
Undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care. Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first. To ensure patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals. To act as an advocate for patients within the ward/department, to ensure a patient-oriented approach to the delivery of care. Working alongside other Therapeutic Practitioners to develop and deliver activity sessions. Person Specification
Qualifications
Evidence of a general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent NVQ II in Healthcare / QCF Diploma in Health Level 2 or equivalent qualification in the area of specialty (e.g. Operating Theatre Practice for posts in theatre) or an equivalent level of working experience within a similar role Knowledge
Understanding of the importance of providing person-centred care Understanding of mental health issues Basic understanding of Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act Experience
Experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting Customer care experience Commitment to working in partnership with patients/carers Experience of facilitating/coordinating activities Mental Health experience Value Based Question
Give an example of a time when you have gone the extra mile to help someone. 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. £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum/pro rata
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