Urgent Care Falls Assistant inBrockworth inBrockworth PUBLISHED 6 OCT 2024
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We are excited to be recruiting for an Urgent Care Falls Assistant on a full-time permanent basis.This role provides support to the Rapid Response Falls service and the wider Rapid Response work. Duties will include:
- Supporting the registered practitioner to deliver high quality care to patients using the services.
- Providing a timely and effective response to patients that have fallen.
- The Falls Assistant will be expected to work with the Falls Practitioner or independently where appropriate.
- Expectation to work as part of the wider team when required.
- Responsible for providing a basic patient assessment at scene along with utilising basic manual handling procedures to assist the patient safely from the floor
- To independently provide a timely and effective response to those patients identified as L1, that have fallen, seeking support as necessary.
- To prepare the equipment and supplies for the shift. Manage stock rotation of supplies Ensure the falls vehicle is equipped for the shift to include completion of checklist, fuel and equipment in car. Visual car checks and refuelling. Route planning to determine most efficient routes between patients To support the registered practitioner to provide skilled nursing care and personal care in a variety of community settings. To support the registered practitioner with assessment and assist patients to standing following an injurious/non-injurious fall Where appropriate attend patient visits independently including non-injurious falls to assist patients off the floor
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The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Steve Daniel Job title: Matron Email address: Telephone number:
We are excited to be recruiting for an Urgent Care Falls Assistant on a full-time permanent basis.
This role provides support to the Rapid Response Falls service and the wider Rapid Response work. Duties will include:
About
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Steve Daniel Job title: Matron Email address: Telephone number:
This role provides support to the Rapid Response Falls service and the wider Rapid Response work. Duties will include:
- Supporting the registered practitioner to deliver high quality care to patients using the services.
- Providing a timely and effective response to patients that have fallen.
- The Falls Assistant will be expected to work with the Falls Practitioner or independently where appropriate.
- Expectation to work as part of the wider team when required.
- Responsible for providing a basic patient assessment at scene along with utilising basic manual handling procedures to assist the patient safely from the floor
- To independently provide a timely and effective response to those patients identified as L1, that have fallen, seeking support as necessary.
- To prepare the equipment and supplies for the shift. Manage stock rotation of supplies Ensure the falls vehicle is equipped for the shift to include completion of checklist, fuel and equipment in car. Visual car checks and refuelling. Route planning to determine most efficient routes between patients To support the registered practitioner to provide skilled nursing care and personal care in a variety of community settings. To support the registered practitioner with assessment and assist patients to standing following an injurious/non-injurious fall Where appropriate attend patient visits independently including non-injurious falls to assist patients off the floor
About
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Steve Daniel Job title: Matron Email address: Telephone number:
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Here are 20 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job:
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1. What do you know about the Rapid Response Falls service and its importance in community healthcare?
2. What experience do you have in providing care to patients, particularly in an urgent care or community setting?
3. Describe a situation where you had to assist a patient following a fall. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
4. How would you conduct a basic patient assessment at the scene of a fall? What key indicators would you look for?
5. In your opinion, what are the most important factors to consider when assisting a patient who has fallen?
6. This role requires both independent work and collaboration with registered practitioners. Can you provide an example of a time you successfully worked both independently and as part of a team?
7. How would you prioritize your tasks when handling multiple patient visits or emergency calls?
8. What steps would you take to ensure a timely and effective response to a patient who has fallen?
9. How do you remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations, especially when dealing with patients in distress?
10. Can you describe your experience or training in manual handling procedures? How do you ensure the safety of both the patient and yourself during these tasks?
11. What precautions would you take to prevent injury when assisting a patient off the floor?
12. This role includes managing supplies and ensuring the falls vehicle is ready for each shift. How do you approach inventory management and preparation for your shifts?
13. Describe your experience with route planning and efficiency in providing care. How do you ensure you visit patients in a timely manner?
14. How do you align with the values of inclusivity, diversity, and patient-centered care as stated by GHC?
15. The NHS places great importance on feedback. How do you incorporate feedback into your work to improve patient care?
16. What are your long-term career goals, and how does this position fit into those goals?
17. How do you plan to continue your professional development in the field of urgent care and patient support?
18. Can you tell us about your background and what motivated you to apply for the Urgent Care Falls Assistant position at GHC?
19. What questions do you have for us about the role or the organization?
20. Is there anything else you would like to add that we haven't covered in this interview?
1. What do you know about the Rapid Response Falls service and its importance in community healthcare?
2. What experience do you have in providing care to patients, particularly in an urgent care or community setting?
3. Describe a situation where you had to assist a patient following a fall. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
4. How would you conduct a basic patient assessment at the scene of a fall? What key indicators would you look for?
5. In your opinion, what are the most important factors to consider when assisting a patient who has fallen?
6. This role requires both independent work and collaboration with registered practitioners. Can you provide an example of a time you successfully worked both independently and as part of a team?
7. How would you prioritize your tasks when handling multiple patient visits or emergency calls?
8. What steps would you take to ensure a timely and effective response to a patient who has fallen?
9. How do you remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations, especially when dealing with patients in distress?
10. Can you describe your experience or training in manual handling procedures? How do you ensure the safety of both the patient and yourself during these tasks?
11. What precautions would you take to prevent injury when assisting a patient off the floor?
12. This role includes managing supplies and ensuring the falls vehicle is ready for each shift. How do you approach inventory management and preparation for your shifts?
13. Describe your experience with route planning and efficiency in providing care. How do you ensure you visit patients in a timely manner?
14. How do you align with the values of inclusivity, diversity, and patient-centered care as stated by GHC?
15. The NHS places great importance on feedback. How do you incorporate feedback into your work to improve patient care?
16. What are your long-term career goals, and how does this position fit into those goals?
17. How do you plan to continue your professional development in the field of urgent care and patient support?
18. Can you tell us about your background and what motivated you to apply for the Urgent Care Falls Assistant position at GHC?
19. What questions do you have for us about the role or the organization?
20. Is there anything else you would like to add that we haven't covered in this interview?
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