Generic Worker - Stowlodge inStowmarket inStowmarket PUBLISHED
FRI 8 NOV 2024
Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rate
PERMANENT
END OF LIFE GYM HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SOCIAL WORK VEHICLE
Opportunity for professional development with full training provided, even for those without prior experience in community services.
Work within a motivated and forward-thinking team comprised of diverse professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Involvement in meaningful patient care, providing services such as rehabilitation and end-of-life care in the comfort of patients' homes.
Varied role encompassing multiple healthcare disciplines, which allows for skill development in nursing, therapy, and patient support.
Flexible part-time hours that can support a work-life balance while still making a positive impact in the community.
Potential access to a lease car scheme, facilitating travel and enabling greater mobility for work-related duties.
The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Generic Worker to join the Stowmarket Integrated Neighbourhood Team. While experience in community services is preferred, comprehensive training will be provided for the right candidate. The team, which includes nurses, therapists, social workers, and support workers, focuses on delivering healthcare in patients' homes and other settings, addressing needs such as short-term rehabilitation, wound care, diabetic management, and end-of-life care.
The role is diverse, incorporating elements of nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and more, while emphasizing holistic assessments and patient choice. The Generic Worker will support clinicians in maintaining high standards of care and may need to use their own vehicle initially, with a potential lease car option available.
The role is diverse, incorporating elements of nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and more, while emphasizing holistic assessments and patient choice. The Generic Worker will support clinicians in maintaining high standards of care and may need to use their own vehicle initially, with a potential lease car option available.
An opportunity has arisen for a part time generic worker to join the Stowmarket Integrated Neighbourhood Team. Experience within community serviced would be preferred but is not essential as full training will be provided.
The team are motivated and forward thinking and consist of nurses, therapists, social workers and support workers.
The team visit patients in their own home or within gym and clinic settings at Stow Lodge.
The team work with three GP practices and there is a wealth of experience and knowledge within the current members of the team.
To provide health care such as short term rehabilitation, wound care, diabetic care and end of life care to patient in their own home.
To support timely discharge and admission avoidance through exercise programmes and equipment provision to improve function and promote independence.
Holistic assessment and patient choice are paramount.
The generic worker role is varied and encompasses many different elements including: nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, medicines management, podiatry, dietetics and mental health.
Your role would be to support the clinicians in all aspects of patient care. Ensuring that the care being provided is of a high standard.
The expectation would be that you use your own car for work initially but there is a lease car scheme which may be available for this post should this be of interest.
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1. Can you tell us a bit about your background and what interested you in this role with the Stowmarket Integrated Neighbourhood Team?
2. What do you understand about the role of a Generic Worker in an integrated health care team?
3. Although experience in community services is preferred, how do you believe your current skills or experiences can contribute to this role?
4. What do you believe are the key elements in providing high-quality patient care, particularly in a community setting?
5. How do you work within a team, particularly in a multidisciplinary one? Can you give an example of a successful team experience?
1. Can you tell us a bit about your background and what interested you in this role with the Stowmarket Integrated Neighbourhood Team?
2. What do you understand about the role of a Generic Worker in an integrated health care team?
3. Although experience in community services is preferred, how do you believe your current skills or experiences can contribute to this role?
4. What do you believe are the key elements in providing high-quality patient care, particularly in a community setting?
5. How do you work within a team, particularly in a multidisciplinary one? Can you give an example of a successful team experience?
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To work as a Generic Worker in the UK, you'll typically need a combination of skills and attributes that are applicable across various industries. Here’s a list of essential skills and qualities that might be beneficial:
1. Flexibility and Adaptability: Being able to handle different tasks and adapt to changing work environments or requirements is crucial.
2. Basic Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills are important to interact effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
3. Teamwork: The ability to work well in a team is often essential, as you may be required to collaborate with others on projects.
4. Time Management: Being able to manage your time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines is important in a generic worker role.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to identify issues and come up with practical solutions is valuable in many work situations.
6. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with basic computer applications (such as Microsoft Office) can be helpful, especially in administrative or support roles.
7. Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail can be important, particularly if you are in a role that involves quality control, data entry, or similar tasks.
8. Physical Stamina: Depending on the specific job, you may need to perform physical tasks or stand for long periods.
9. Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding basic health and safety protocols can be crucial, especially in labor-intensive roles.
10. Customer Service Skills: If your role involves dealing with customers or clients, having strong customer service skills can enhance the overall experience.
11. Initiative: Being proactive and taking the initiative to complete tasks without needing constant supervision can set you apart.
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