Job summary
Are you interested in a career with a genuinely integrated care organisation? Do you want to be part of a new organisation that is developing pathways and services to transform the way that care is delivered locally? Are you interested in improving the health of our local population? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then we are looking for you.
Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust (DIHC) is the first Integrated Care Provider in the country. It was launched in April 2020 following a period of development and integrates primary care with community services within the Dudley healthcare system. Our core aim is Dudley First, community where possible and hospital where necessary, and our purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of our local population in Dudley
An exciting opportunity has arisen in DIHC, for an experienced HCA to join our dynamic and rapidly expanding team. We are looking for a HCA to join our dynamic team, focussing on providing support to our patients in Nursing and Care Homes in Dudley
Main duties of the job
The duties and responsibilities are intended to be indicative but not exhaustive of the responsibilities of the post holder. As Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust develops, the requirements of the job may develop and change.
However, to provide an insight into this role, the successful applicant could be expected to be involved the below:
- Work as part of the ECHT
- Maintain accurate records in line with DIHC policies and appropriate patient electronic record.
- Enhance own performance through continuous professional development. Attending team meetings, supervision sessions and training courses
For further detail regarding the main duties of this role please refer to the attached job description.
About us
DIHC is committed to embracing diversity and we recognise the need to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we serve to enable us to achieve our purpose and commitments.
We recognise that we are under-represented in a number of areas, and therefore want to positively encourage applications from individuals from black, Asian or other ethnically diverse groups, people with disabilities and people from the LGBT community.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Flexible working options can also be discussed in more detail with the Recruiting Manager for the post, or line manager once in post as part of our Flexible Working Policy. Please be advised that requests will be considered based upon the service structure and service needs once in post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification for more specific information about this post.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ where you can also find out more about how to access vaccinations.
DIHC presents the unique opportunity to welcome staff into a new type of NHS Trust where they can work in partnership with others to create A Great Place to Work. For more information, please look at our website www.dihc.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualfications
Essential
- GCSE Grade 4 or above English and Maths or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 qualification in health and/or social care or equivalent Level 3 relevant experience
Desirable
- Experience in wound management.
- Qualified in Phlebotomy and injection administration
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Willing to undertake future training to learn new skills and develop your role.
- Experience of working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team, under own supervision.
- Worked within a Nursing or healthcare environment
Desirable
- Flexibility and adaptability within the role and ECHT business needs.
- Relevant experience working within: Elderly care. Dementia, Mental Health., Learning Disabilities.
- Experience using SystmOne, EMIS, Teams and AccuRx.
Skills
Essential
- Promoting health and preventing ill health.
- Provide and monitor care. Working in teams.
- Improving safety and quality of care.
- Contributing to integrated care.
- Compassionate and caring.
- Enthusiastic and committed to delivering high quality and person-centred care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
Desirable
- Information technology skills including Word, Excel and electronic patient record systems.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness to participate in clinical supervision and performance review
Analytical & Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to recognise a problem or difficult situation and escalate accordingly
Planning & Organisational skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Ability to cope with change, working in new ways across different settings.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Closing Date: 01 May 2023
