Job summary
Do
you want to join a forward thinking, dynamic team that is continuously looking
to improve? If so, the Neighbourhood Night Service is for you!
At Leeds Community Healthcare, we believe in providing exceptional care that
goes beyond the ordinary, and we want to appoint Community Nursing Assistants
to help us achieve that vision.
The Neighbourhood Night Service operates from 20:45 07:15 providing care
across Leeds to patients requiring nursing intervention in their own home.
A key aim of the service is to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and to
ensure that palliative patients remain in their own homes where this is their
preference. The service is part of a multi-disciplinary team and ensures that
there is 24/7 nursing care for patients in the community.
We will support you with a tailored induction programme and will encourage and
facilitate on-going development, including the opportunity to develop and learn
skills.
Main duties of the job
This
is an exciting and varied role that incorporates many different aspects of
patient care delivered to a wide range of patients.
You will support our palliative patients, providing one to one care in their
own homes in their last weeks of life. When working with a palliative patient
you will be based in the patient home overnight.
You will support the Registered Nurses, responding to intervention call outs
overnight or to work alongside a colleague and visit patients overnight for a
planned intervention.
You will also support the Virtual Ward (Frailty) providing coordinated rapid
care to people in their home who are experiencing an acute medical episode.
It would be expected that you are available to work on a rota over 7 nights per
week, 365 days per year. Rotas would be issued with a minimum of 4 weeks
notice.
Your hours of work will be 21.45-07.15
The contract is for a minimum of 18 hours (2 nights) up to a maximum of 36
hours (4 nights).
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare
NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare
provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We
treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and
work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture
based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high
quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were
rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding"
for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from
generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. See the supporting link
on the right for a full list of rewards & why to work for Leeds Community
Healthcare.
Right to Work
This role is based in the
UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK -
either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having
secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in
the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider
carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be providing direct and indirect patient care independently but with support available from a supervisor within the clinical area. In doing so, they will support the assessment of service users and implementation of programmes of care delegated to them by the appropriate staff member ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a range of procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order to be competent.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1. The post holder will implement programmes of care within the limits of the procedures and pathways in which they have achieved competence.
1.2. Support and assist other staff members to deliver care as delegated and directed
1.3. Demonstrates developed physical skills obtained through practice and training e.g. accuracy, dexterity and coordination to complete routine tests within agreed pathways of care, manipulate equipment.
1.4. Observes and evaluates progress, condition or levels and reports to clinician, ensuring that accurate and timely record keeping is achieved
1.5. Able to identify risk or changes in condition and are responsible for taking action and alerting the appropriate staff member
1.6. Exchanges factual information with service users using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy and addressing barriers to understanding to engage the individual in their care and gain valid consent; ensure that all discussions are recorded in an accurate and timely manner in the patient record
1.7. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in their assessment, programme of treatment and/or care, if directed to do so by the responsible professional, by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self care, involvement and empowerment
1.8. Prioritises their own workload and understands the boundaries of their practice; may plan tasks for others e.g. patient groups, arranging for more junior staff to support groups
1.9. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of role
1.10. Be responsible for delegated administration tasks and management of resources within the clinical area e.g. stock control, basic equipment cleaning, specific clinical tasks to support the smooth running of a clinic.
1.11. To comply with the organisations’ Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including “bare below the elbows” dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be providing direct and indirect patient care independently but with support available from a supervisor within the clinical area. In doing so, they will support the assessment of service users and implementation of programmes of care delegated to them by the appropriate staff member ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a range of procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order to be competent.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1. The post holder will implement programmes of care within the limits of the procedures and pathways in which they have achieved competence.
1.2. Support and assist other staff members to deliver care as delegated and directed
1.3. Demonstrates developed physical skills obtained through practice and training e.g. accuracy, dexterity and coordination to complete routine tests within agreed pathways of care, manipulate equipment.
1.4. Observes and evaluates progress, condition or levels and reports to clinician, ensuring that accurate and timely record keeping is achieved
1.5. Able to identify risk or changes in condition and are responsible for taking action and alerting the appropriate staff member
1.6. Exchanges factual information with service users using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy and addressing barriers to understanding to engage the individual in their care and gain valid consent; ensure that all discussions are recorded in an accurate and timely manner in the patient record
1.7. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in their assessment, programme of treatment and/or care, if directed to do so by the responsible professional, by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self care, involvement and empowerment
1.8. Prioritises their own workload and understands the boundaries of their practice; may plan tasks for others e.g. patient groups, arranging for more junior staff to support groups
1.9. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of role
1.10. Be responsible for delegated administration tasks and management of resources within the clinical area e.g. stock control, basic equipment cleaning, specific clinical tasks to support the smooth running of a clinic.
1.11. To comply with the organisations’ Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including “bare below the elbows” dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in health or social care settings without direct supervision.
- Experience of relevant clinical area e.g. older people, children.
- Experience of participating in clinical supervision.
Driving
Essential
- Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle suitable for work purposes.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates and understanding of role applied for within the clinical context e.g. older adults, children, neurology, mental health.
- Knowledge and understanding of general responsibilities related to patient information and record keeping.
- Awareness of general clinical conditions which may be encountered in area of work.
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge base.
- Demonstrates an understanding of accountability.
- Awareness of responsibilities regarding health and safety particularly if working without direct supervision
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email.
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to service users / carers.
- Basic risk assessment skills.
Desirable
- Understanding of professional roles relevant to clinical area e.g. nurse, therapists, pharmacists.
- Knowledge and understanding of reflective practice and continuing professional development.
- Basic clinical skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training -qualification identified to develop skills required to carry out duties e.g. Support Worker Competency Framework
- Qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- GCSE English or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of previous learning related to clinical area.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in health or social care settings without direct supervision.
- Experience of relevant clinical area e.g. older people, children.
- Experience of participating in clinical supervision.
Driving
Essential
- Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle suitable for work purposes.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates and understanding of role applied for within the clinical context e.g. older adults, children, neurology, mental health.
- Knowledge and understanding of general responsibilities related to patient information and record keeping.
- Awareness of general clinical conditions which may be encountered in area of work.
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge base.
- Demonstrates an understanding of accountability.
- Awareness of responsibilities regarding health and safety particularly if working without direct supervision
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email.
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to service users / carers.
- Basic risk assessment skills.
Desirable
- Understanding of professional roles relevant to clinical area e.g. nurse, therapists, pharmacists.
- Knowledge and understanding of reflective practice and continuing professional development.
- Basic clinical skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training -qualification identified to develop skills required to carry out duties e.g. Support Worker Competency Framework
- Qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- GCSE English or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of previous learning related to clinical area.
