Senior Health Care Support WorkerinSleafordinSleafordPUBLISHED TUE 3 DEC 2024
Opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a home and community setting.
Diverse skillset development, including wound management, palliative care, and medication administration.
A chance to empower patients and their families, promoting independence and self-management of health.
Collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing teamwork and professional relationships.
Flexible working hours with varying shifts to accommodate personal needs and preferences.
Preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, making a positive impact on patient health outcomes.
Comprehensive training and support for those new to community healthcare, fostering continuous learning.
The Lincolnshire Community Health Services is seeking Senior Healthcare Assistants to join the Lincoln Fen Community Nursing Team in Sleaford. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing interventions to individuals in their homes and residential settings across both urban and rural areas. The position involves working seven days a week with varying shifts and includes responsibilities such as wound management, continence care, palliative care, medication administration, and long-term condition management. The team prioritizes empowering patients and their families to collaboratively manage care needs, aiming to promote independence and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.
Candidates will receive training if new to community care, and the role necessitates a strong commitment to delivering safe and appropriate care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants are encouraged to provide a detailed personal statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the job description.
Candidates will receive training if new to community care, and the role necessitates a strong commitment to delivering safe and appropriate care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants are encouraged to provide a detailed personal statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the job description.
Opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a home and community setting.
Diverse skillset development, including wound management, palliative care, and medication administration.
A chance to empower patients and their families, promoting independence and self-management of health.
Collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing teamwork and professional relationships.
Flexible working hours with varying shifts to accommodate personal needs and preferences.
Preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, making a positive impact on patient health outcomes.
Comprehensive training and support for those new to community healthcare, fostering continuous learning.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services are looking for Senior Healthcare Assistants to join the Lincoln Fen Community Nursing Team
Being a Senior Healthcare Assistant is a privileged position where you would be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred nursing interventions for individuals in their own homes, residential settings within urban and rural areas of Lincolnshire.The service works over 7 days between the hours of varying shifts available).
The skillset of a Senior Healthcare support worker is vast and non-exhaustive. Examples of the interventions provided are; wound management, continence care, palliative care, medication administration and long term condition management. We aim to support and empower patients, families and carers to collaboratively plan individualised care, promote independence, and ultimately enable patients to manage their own nursing care needs where possible. We strive to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and work closely with neighbourhood and other multidisciplinary teams to provide the safest and most appropriate care. Training will be provided to those new to the community.
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You are strongly advised to read the attached Job Description regarding the particulars for this post. Please ensure you complete your application form thoroughly with a strong personal statement outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
We look forward to meeting you at interview.
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To work as a Senior Health Care Support Worker in the UK, you will need a combination of technical skills, interpersonal abilities, and relevant qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes you should possess:
Essential Skills:
1. Clinical Skills:
- Basic life support and first aid.
- Medication administration and understanding of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of infection control and health and safety standards.
2. Communication Skills:
- Effective verbal and written communication for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Active listening and empathy to understand patient needs and feelings.
3. Interpersonal Skills:
- Building rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
4. Organizational Skills:
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Administrative skills for maintaining patient records and documentation.
5. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Critical thinking to assess patient needs and respond to changing situations.
- Ability to handle complaints and challenging behaviors calmly and professionally.
6. Leadership and Supervisory Skills:
- Experience in supervising junior staff and providing mentorship or training.
- Skills in team management and conflict resolution.
7. Understanding of Patient Care:
- Knowledge of person-centered care approaches and dignity in care.
- Familiarity with mental health issues, dementia, or other specific care needs relevant to your work setting.
Qualifications and Training:
- Relevant Experience: Previous work as a Health Care Support Worker or in a similar role in health or social care settings.
- Certifications: Completion of relevant training courses or certifications, such as the Care Certificate, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualifications.
- Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and regulations.
- Enhanced DBS Check: A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required for roles involving vulnerable populations.
Personal Attributes:
- Compassion and Empathy: A genuine desire to help others and provide high-quality care.
- Resilience: Ability to cope with the emotional and physical demands of the role.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to different situations and patient needs.
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