Neighbourhood Assistant
Job summary
The post holder will support the Rapid Response Team carrying out agreed responsibilities including assisting with the delivery of the Respiratory Virtual Ward. The duties will be varied, including both clinical face to face and administrative. It is preferable that you have experience in the use of IT systems such as; community emis, excel and Microsoft word, however support will be provided. The post holder will strive to provide excellent patient centred care whilst working alongside the clinical and administrative team., ensuring their actions are in line with the Trust's Visions and Values whilst working towards the Five Year Strategy Plan.
If you would like to work in an area where your opinions and judgements are valued, then this could be the job for you. We can offer you support and training to enable you to develop.
Main duties of the job
To view the main duties and responsibilities of this position please see the attached job description and person specification.
Please use the supporting information space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills, knowledge and experience. Please note, people reviewing your application will be seeking evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the person specification. In line with the Department of Health guidelines, the Trust operates a strict smoke free policy.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
The post holder will work in the Community setting supporting the clinicians within the Rapid Response Team, carrying out agreed tasks. The duties will be both nursing, therapy and clerical, aiming to provide appropriate support within an integrating team. The post holder will accept the responsibility for doing a quality job, aspire to achieve, share a corporate pride in achievements and strive to act as an ambassador for good quality
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Good general education - grade C in English and maths or equivalent experience.
- Organisation's Care Certificate or willing to work towards
- NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent
Experience
- Clerical experience
- 2 years experience of working in hospital or community setting
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Experience of record keeping
- Approachable
- Flexible
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work under own initiative
- Time management skills
- Car owner/driver to enable you to undertake the job.
- Patient care skills
- Basic dressing skills
- Phlebotomy
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rapid Response, The Stadium
Seasiders Way
Blackpool
FY16JX
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/
- Company
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Blackpool, United Kingdom FY16JX
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £22816.00 - £24336.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Blackpool, United Kingdom FY16JX
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £22816.00 - £24336.00 a year
- Posted