Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine and Elderly
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-CORP1862
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Huddersfield & Calderdale
- Town
- Huddersfield
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/07/2024
Employer heading
Enhanced Care Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 2
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who have a passion for caring for older adults with cognitive impairment. This role requires a person who is able to work without direct supervision, uses their own initiative and has previous care experience. Must also have reliable IT, written and verbal communication skills, and be creative and practical; work well within a team and be confident.
We expect you to be willing to learn and develop your skills, also prioritise your workload and contribute to new ideas to improve the care and experience of our patients.
Main duties of the job
The role of Enhanced Care Support Worker is to support the multidisciplinary teams on the wards, providing 24 hour care for people with cognitive impairment, who are distressed and at risk of harm to themselves or others. Training will be provided in specialised skills including; social engagement; ; and enhanced conflict resolution techniques to enable these patients to experience individualised person centered care.
The Enhanced Care Team can be based on any ward over both hospital sites, to provide support for both patients and staff.
Shift patterns are over a 24 hour period with Nights, Long days, Earlies and Lates; these posts require some weekend and bank holiday working as part of the ward rotas. You will be ward based and there will be times when you will be asked to move areas to support as needed by ward staff and on-call matrons.
Working for our organisation
If this interests you, apply now and don’t miss this opportunity to make a real difference to the quality of patient care at CHFT.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role of Enhanced Care Support Worker is to support the multidisciplinary teams on the wards, providing 24 hour care on a 1-1 basis for people with cognitive impairment, who may be physically or mentally unwell, who may be distressed and /or at risk of harm to themselves or others. Each patients needs will be considered on an individual basis.
Training will be provided in specialised skills including; social engagement; ; and de-escalation techniques to enable these patients to experience individualised person centred dementia care.
Shift patterns are over a 24 hour period with Nights, Long days, Earlies and Lates; these posts require some weekend and bank holiday working as part of the ward rotas. You will be ward based and there will be times when you will be asked to move areas to support as needed by ward staff and on-call matrons.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Health specific NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) or equivalent acute health care experience
- GCSE English grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or a pass at the Maths and English assessment
- Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role.
Desirable criteria
- Moving and handling training
- Infection control training
- Food hygiene training
- Resuscitation training
- Customer care training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within a care setting
- Insight into the roles and responsibilities of the post
- Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession
- Understand the importance of record keeping
Desirable criteria
- Literacy skills
- Experience of record keeping
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Good communication skills
- Able to work under direction
- Ability to position patients
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Reliability [attendance]
- Able to work shifts (24-hour rotation)
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
- Mandy Naylor
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Engagement & Care Support Worker
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01484 355819
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