North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Working alongside the community team with a special interest in palliative care and rehabilitation. The team delivers care to patients which includes supporting with Activities of Daily Living, including personal care, catheter care, meal provision, and support with nutrition. End of life support and comfort. Care should be delivered in such a way to promote independence where possible and as part of an ongoing plan to support the patient to remain in their own home. Care is delivered to ensure patients have a safe and timely discharge from hospital and prevent readmission or admission to hospital. Main duties of the job
Where possible, promote independence. Deliver a high quality of personal care. Excellent communication skills are required. Be part of a motivated team that delivers high quality care and rehabilitation. Work shifts 7 days per week, 365 days per year, with shifts from 8:00 - 14:00 and 16:00 - 22:00; flexibility in shift patterns is expected. About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust. A positive patient experience every time. A great place to work. Managing our money well. As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the read this before applying section. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received, this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date; please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Check Junk Mail regularly. Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure. the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,
email
advice@unlock.org.uk
or complete the
online form on the Unlock website. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows
if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of one of the largest employers in the UK, NCIC future employees will have access to the following benefits: A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years. Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies. EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems. These schemes are subject to availability. Person Specification
Qualifications
Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care). Basic Maths and English qualification. NVQ 2 in care (or willingness to complete within one year of start date) or equivalent experience. Commitment to continued development of knowledge and skills. Experience
Working with Adults in a care environment. Experience of working within a team. Experience of working within a rehabilitation setting. Experience of working in a community setting. Knowledge
Knowledge of the NHS and Adult Social Care systems. Knowledge of different approaches to care i.e. Rehab and Reablement. Understanding of some common medical conditions which may affect older people. Skills and Aptitudes
Ability to work as a team member of a multi-disciplinary team. Able to exercise individual responsibility and judgement - be confident to work as a lone worker. Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and carers - about a range of issues; using a range of techniques. Treat individuals with dignity, respect, and be an empathic person. Basic IT skills. Ability to motivate people to achieve rehabilitation goals. Personal circumstances
Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service. Able to work over 7 days, covering the hours between 8am and 10pm. Respectful and professional. Other Requirements
Clean current driving licence or ability to travel independently across North Cumbria. Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible. Genuine desire to work with older people. 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. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Working alongside the community team with a special interest in palliative care and rehabilitation. The team delivers care to patients which includes supporting with Activities of Daily Living, including personal care, catheter care, meal provision, and support with nutrition. End of life support and comfort. Care should be delivered in such a way to promote independence where possible and as part of an ongoing plan to support the patient to remain in their own home. Care is delivered to ensure patients have a safe and timely discharge from hospital and prevent readmission or admission to hospital. Main duties of the job
Where possible, promote independence. Deliver a high quality of personal care. Excellent communication skills are required. Be part of a motivated team that delivers high quality care and rehabilitation. Work shifts 7 days per week, 365 days per year, with shifts from 8:00 - 14:00 and 16:00 - 22:00; flexibility in shift patterns is expected. About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust. A positive patient experience every time. A great place to work. Managing our money well. As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the read this before applying section. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received, this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date; please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Check Junk Mail regularly. Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure. the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,
advice@unlock.org.uk
or complete the
online form on the Unlock website. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows
if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of one of the largest employers in the UK, NCIC future employees will have access to the following benefits: A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years. Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies. EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems. These schemes are subject to availability. Person Specification
Qualifications
Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care). Basic Maths and English qualification. NVQ 2 in care (or willingness to complete within one year of start date) or equivalent experience. Commitment to continued development of knowledge and skills. Experience
Working with Adults in a care environment. Experience of working within a team. Experience of working within a rehabilitation setting. Experience of working in a community setting. Knowledge
Knowledge of the NHS and Adult Social Care systems. Knowledge of different approaches to care i.e. Rehab and Reablement. Understanding of some common medical conditions which may affect older people. Skills and Aptitudes
Ability to work as a team member of a multi-disciplinary team. Able to exercise individual responsibility and judgement - be confident to work as a lone worker. Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and carers - about a range of issues; using a range of techniques. Treat individuals with dignity, respect, and be an empathic person. Basic IT skills. Ability to motivate people to achieve rehabilitation goals. Personal circumstances
Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service. Able to work over 7 days, covering the hours between 8am and 10pm. Respectful and professional. Other Requirements
Clean current driving licence or ability to travel independently across North Cumbria. Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible. Genuine desire to work with older people. 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. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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