Healthcare Assistant band 2 - 3 Developmental Role

Overview

Healthcare Assistant band 2 – 3 Developmental Role

Up to 37.5 hours per week. An exciting developmental opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant on Plym Neuro Rehab Unit based on the grounds of Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth, due to additional funding from NHS England.

You will initially be appointed to a Band 2 position and you will be expected to complete specific competencies within a period of 6 months. You will be fully supported by a team of Ward-based Registered Nurses. Upon successful review, you will then be uplifted to a Band 3 position.

We are a 15 bedded neurological regional unit taking patients from 16 years and above. All our patients have neurological conditions ranging from spinal injuries to those who have an acquired brain injury.

The work is challenging and fulfilling and above all interesting. We work as a multi- disciplinary team addressing the complex holistic needs of the patients. The team includes Occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapist, neuro psychologists, dietitians and other voluntary agencies.

We encourage growth in our team and the potential for training and enrolment into the care certificate. We have a superb reputation throughout the south west and work closely with NHS England

If you are committed to the delivery of patient centred care with dignity and respect; we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

1. To carry out treatment programmes under the direction of the multi-disciplinary team with older patients requiring rehabilitation following medical or surgical intervention and/or who have complex physical disabilities.
2. To provide a high standard of care under the direction and supervision of more senior staff
3. To assist the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery and evaluation of patient care.
4. To ensure the patients environment is clean and tidy adhering to Health and Safety and Infection Prevention and Control guidelines at all times.

All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning socialenterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sportscentres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees\’ development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

1. Under the direction and supervision of more senior / registered health care professionals, carry out holistic care, according to the patients treatment plan.
2. Support patient care through provision of key skills including emotional and spiritual care, positioning, communication, tissue viability, oral and personal hygiene and nutritional awareness.
3. Assist the patients to meet personal hygiene needs according to the treatment plan, maintaining their comfort and dignity at all times.
4. Report any changes in the patients condition or care needs to the supervising trained nurse and / or relevant therapist and document accordingly.
5. Assist patients to move in accordance with safer handling plan.
6. Maintain accurate and complete patient records in accordance with organisational guidelines ensuring countersignature by registered nurse.
7. Be aware of patients cognitive, psychological, physical and social needs, including end of life care and always perform duties in such a way as to preserve the patients dignity and freedom of choice.
8. The post holder is required to comply with all infection prevention and control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate to Director of Operations/Chief Executive Office.
9. Recognise life threatening events and respond to emergency procedures according to organisational policies

Organisational:

1. Use resources responsibly being aware of cost effectiveness and report any problems/deficiencies to the appropriate senior person
2. Maintain patient and professional confidentiality at all times, including confidentiality of information.
3. Maintain the cleanliness of the ward at all times, reporting any areas of concern to the nurse in charge / housekeeper
4. Always address staff, patients and members of the public in a polite and respectful manner either in person or on the telephone.
5. Be conversant with and comply with all relevant organisational protocols and policies and have valid organisational IT access.
6. Identify own education/training needs through annual appraisal / supervision, agreeing a personal development plan appropriate to service and personal need and take personal responsibility for mandatory training in liaison with Ward Manager.
7. On admission and discharge document patients personal property and valuables according to organisational policy.
8. Contribute to the audit process as required
9. Demonstrate own duties to new / less experienced staff and agency staff

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

• Friendly and caring manner Approachable An appreciation of working with a wide age group of clients Flexible approach

Skills

• Demonstrate effective communication skills with a range of people in various situations Should have ability to demonstrate basic IT skills
• Be willing to work towards basic IT skills

Experience

• Recent experience of working in a care setting Team working Clinical governance

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene (or willingness to undertake) Vocational Qualification Level II or equivalent, or able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and ability to work to this level Maths & English GCSE Grades 4 and above or equivalent
• CFQ at level 2 or willing to work towards

Knowledge

• Team working Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills Demonstrates an understanding of patients physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs according to speciality
• Has the ability to provide care under the guidance and supervision of qualified staff

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.

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working