• Job Description

  Req#: C9798-0220?language=en&page=1022&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This role as a band 3 Health care assistant, as a night sitter working 10pm till 07:00am over 5 nights per fortnight

  The team is a countywide team which is centrally based in Droitwich, they visit patients in their own home and support them in remaining at home and preventing admission to hospital, also supporting early discharge from hospital.

  The post is all worked as unsocial hours hence picking up pay enhancements for all hours worked which makes this post more attractive. more money for less hours!!

  These working hours offer perfect work life balance particularly if you have a young family, you will have the daytime to enjoy hobbies and activities but remain in a progressive career.

  we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long term career as well as flexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support. If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.

  Main duties of the job

  As an HCA with Out of hours as a night sitter you will be allocated a patient to visit and remain in their home over night to support with personal care, mobility, toileting needs, supporting family with palliative/end of life care.

  You will work as a lone worker, with the support of the Countywide night nursing team as required.

  A full induction programme will be arranged from your start date where you will have to opportunity to work alongside the registered nurses on Nights and gain competencies in patient care that may be required when supporting a patient on a night sit. Once you are deemed competent and you are ready you will be assigned patients to attend overnight. There will be regular opportunities for supervision with your assigned supervisor.

  The night sitting role is rewarding, in being able to provide a patient and their family individual and holistic care during the night and assisting the patient in remaining in their preferred place of care and preventing admission to hospital.

  About us

  At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

  Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

  We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

  What we offer

  27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

  Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

  Flexible and agile working opportunities

  Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

  Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

  Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

  Health and wellbeing opportunities

  If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

  Date posted

  30 April 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  C9798-0220

  Job locations

  Droitwich Medical Centre

  Ombersley Street East

  Droitwich

  Worcestershire

  WR9 8RD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  You will be joining the Evening and Night team element of one of our dynamic and supportive Neighbourhood Teams to provide a 24-hour admission avoidance service to the population of South Worcestershire which encompasses both urban and rural areas.

  The successful candidate will support nursing staff and deliver independently a high standard of nursing care for patients in their own homes. Ensuring that care provided maintains the individuals privacy and dignity, values diversity and respects cultural and individual rights and choices.

  We are looking for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team. You should be a committed, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual who is a good team player.

  The successful candidate will also assist the team to develop and achieve team and organizational objectives. They will also participate in staff meetings and training & development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and knowledge are up to date.

  Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Whilst a base will be identified, staff can be asked to work anywhere within the Business Unit or Service if necessary.

  For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  You will be joining the Evening and Night team element of one of our dynamic and supportive Neighbourhood Teams to provide a 24-hour admission avoidance service to the population of South Worcestershire which encompasses both urban and rural areas.

  The successful candidate will support nursing staff and deliver independently a high standard of nursing care for patients in their own homes. Ensuring that care provided maintains the individuals privacy and dignity, values diversity and respects cultural and individual rights and choices.

  We are looking for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team. You should be a committed, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual who is a good team player.

  The successful candidate will also assist the team to develop and achieve team and organizational objectives. They will also participate in staff meetings and training & development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and knowledge are up to date.

  Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Whilst a base will be identified, staff can be asked to work anywhere within the Business Unit or Service if necessary.

  For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care
  • Or
  • Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ2, GCSE Grade A-C) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post
  • Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify y qualifications at point of offer.

  Desirable

  • Intermediate Skills Programme

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with older adults in a health/social care setting

  Desirable

  • Community experience of older adults with physical and/or mental health problems
  • Experience of working in a rehabilitation or general medical setting
  • Experience of working and liaising with staff from different disciplines
  • Experience of medication administration

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to challenge poor behaviour
  • Role modelling good behaviour
  • A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
  • Ability to praise and be supportive to others
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work
  • Good numeracy skills
  • Aptitude for promoting independence
  • Ability to cope with difficult/emotionally distressing/ challenging situations
  • Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Good observational skills
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and able to use own initiative

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions
  • A level of understanding of rehabilitation

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care
  • Or
  • Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ2, GCSE Grade A-C) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post
  • Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify y qualifications at point of offer.

  Desirable

  • Intermediate Skills Programme

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with older adults in a health/social care setting

  Desirable

  • Community experience of older adults with physical and/or mental health problems
  • Experience of working in a rehabilitation or general medical setting
  • Experience of working and liaising with staff from different disciplines
  • Experience of medication administration

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to challenge poor behaviour
  • Role modelling good behaviour
  • A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
  • Ability to praise and be supportive to others
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work
  • Good numeracy skills
  • Aptitude for promoting independence
  • Ability to cope with difficult/emotionally distressing/ challenging situations
  • Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Good observational skills
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and able to use own initiative

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions
  • A level of understanding of rehabilitation

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

  Address

  Droitwich Medical Centre

  Ombersley Street East

  Droitwich

  Worcestershire

  WR9 8RD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

  Address

  Droitwich Medical Centre

  Ombersley Street East

  Droitwich

  Worcestershire

  WR9 8RD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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