Integrated Care Worker (Rehab) - development role

Integrated Care Worker (Rehab) – development role

Band 2/3

Main area: Community Health Care | Grade: Band 2/3 | Contract: Permanent | Hours:

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week | Job ref: 310-OPAC-7100837-A | Site: Phorpres Close | Town: Peterborough | Salary: £24,169 – £25,674 per annum (pro rata) | Salary period: Yearly | Closing date: 28/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

Would you like to work for an organization that supports your professional development, trains you to deliver high standards of healthcare, and offers career progression in care, nursing, or therapy? If so, we invite you to join our team making a difference in the community. We are offering a permanent contract in Peterborough.

The Home First Intermediate Care Service helps patients regain independence through early hospital discharge and avoiding hospital admissions. You will assist in delivering high-quality healthcare and support patients at home by following prescribed care and therapy plans.

The service\’s vision is to provide outstanding, patient-focused, community-based healthcare and therapy, supporting early discharge, assessment, and prevention of hospital admissions.

Operating hours are from 7 am to 10 pm, seven days a week.

Please note this position may be offered as a Band 2 Development post, depending on qualifications and experience. Full support will be provided to develop into a Band 3.

Main duties of the job

Travel is required around the county with strict time deadlines. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential. Public transport is not considered reliable for this role. Please confirm in your application that you meet these criteria.

• With training, apply skills from nursing, allied health professionals, and medicines management to delegated tasks.
• Perform competency-based treatment techniques under supervision, following prescribed plans.
• Provide care to patients experiencing health deterioration, focusing on avoiding hospital admission.
• Deliver functional assessments, personal care, medication prompts, mobility support, and equipment provision.
• Carry out duties delegated and supervised by registered professionals.
• Maintain high standards of care.
• Manage your own caseload of patients with complex needs requiring ongoing support.

*DVLA has reciprocal arrangements with some overseas countries. For more information, visit the DVLA website.

Working for our organization

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality, compassionate care to improve health and wellbeing. Our services include inpatient, primary, mental health, community, forensic, learning disabilities, and research.

We seek high-caliber candidates who share our values and encourage applications from all community sectors, especially underrepresented groups, including disabled people, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Note: We cannot sponsor all roles. Applications from overseas candidates from \’Red List\’ countries may not be accepted.

For more information, visit www.cpft.nhs.uk.

Note: We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.

• Assess patients’ responses to treatment plans and report findings to qualified professionals.
• Overcome barriers such as hearing or cognitive impairments.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, showing empathy and reassurance.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with colleagues and other healthcare providers.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of equipment following training.
• Work under guidance, receiving regular supervision from qualified staff.
• Promote patient independence and self-management.
• Accurately document each patient contact in a timely manner.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2, Care Certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to undertake further training to meet competency requirements.

Experience

• Experience working in healthcare or care environments with older adults.
• Experience caring for adults and older people with physical or mental health conditions.

Skills & Abilities

• Commitment to high-quality care and service.
• Ability to record information accurately and concisely.
• Flexibility to meet patient and service needs.
• Experience using SystmOne or similar systems.

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