Job summary
- Main area
- Support Worker - Intermediate Care
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 24 months (.)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 222-LS-ICS-316
- Employer
- West London NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Clayponds Hospital
- Town
- Ealing
- Salary
- £27,129 - £28,649 Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 01/08/2024
Employer heading
Support Worker - Intermediate Care
Band 3
West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
Job overview
As a Support Worker in Intermediate Care Service, you'll play a crucial role in providing essential support and care to individuals in need. With a focus on promoting independence, dignity, and well-being, you'll help empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include assisting patients with personal care, delivering prescribed equipment and working along with Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Allied Health professionals for clinical support.
Working with us means being part of a dedicated and compassionate team that values collaboration, growth, and making a positive impact. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and competitive benefits.
We are committed to creating a meaningful and rewarding work experience for our employees. We believe in recognizing and celebrating the unique contributions each team member brings, fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and support. By joining us, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals in our community, while also growing both personally and professionally.
If you're passionate about making a positive impact, thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment, and are dedicated to enhancing the lives of others, we invite you to join our team as a Support Worker (Band 3). Together, let's create a brighter future for our community.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of a Support Worker in Admission Avoidance include providing personal care to patients, delivering and demonstrating prescribed equipment, performing vital observations, ECGs and venepuncture, supporting patients with exercises initiated by physiotherapists and maintaining accurate records.
You will also collaborate with healthcare professionals, communicate effectively with patients and their families, ensure a safe and clean environment, and actively participate in training and development opportunities.
Adaptability, compassion and attention to detail are essential in this role to provide high quality care and support to patients in their homes.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level-3 qualification in health and social care or related subject
Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate
Experience/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Experience of undertaking near side patient observations.
- Experience of following prescribed care and escalating needs as appropriate
- Have an understanding of basic human needs, which may include physical, emotional & social care needs
- Physical ability to perform duties as outlined in job description.
- Experience of assisting people to achieve their activities of daily living
- Ability to recognise changes in the someone’s observations, condition or abnormal simple test results (e.g. oxygen saturation and heart rate) and take appropriate action.
- Ability to deliver intervention as delegated and alter, adapt or stop an activity.
- Ability to work independently within limits of skill and knowledge and aware of when to seek advice.
- Ability to reflect on practice and seek areas of improvement.
- To have excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues and other professionals including verbal, non
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Hold full UK driving license (EU is accepted for 1 year), Clean driving license
- Flexible approach to work, Flexible working hours to provide a 7day a week service
- Able to communicate clearly and appropriately within the team
- Verbal and written and the ability to use computer programs, email and Internet
- Ability to organise, manage and maintain equipment stores
- Able to work in a team, demonstrate flexibly and respond to changing demands and priorities
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Brich Gurung
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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