Healthcare Support Worker
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic Staff Nurses to join our forward thinking team of Nurses within Heywood Middleton and Rochdale Out of Hours District Nursing Team
Whilst community experience would be an advantage we are keen to recruit individuals who have relevant transferable skills and are keen to develop their career in the community setting.
This post requires effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable.
Main duties of the job
As part of a team you will be responsible for the assessment of nursing care needs, implementation and evaluation of care plans and the delivery of high quality holistic care within the community setting.
You will need to be able to work independently, possess good time management and organisational skills and be expected to be innovative and flexible to work in other areas if required to meet service need.
The work is varied and interesting and will require knowledge and experience in the management of palliative care patients.
Travel is an essential part of this role; please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement.
The post holder will participate in the delivery of nursing care and support to patients in their own homes and have the necessary confidence and competence to work autonomously.
Working under the direction of the Team leader, being responsible for assessment and management of the health needs of an identified, this includes end of life care, wound care, and other clinical interventions and / or complex nursing needs.
To support and wherever possible maintain patients in their own preferred place of care, enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life and independence, including promoting self-care for patients carers and families.
Working for our organisation
Rochdale Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place destined to be different.
Rochdale puts co-operation and co-design at the forefront of its health and social care. This is the place with community based integrated care at its heart.
Rochdale Infirmary, and the adult and children’s community services across Heywood Middleton and Rochdale, consists of professionals from health, social and voluntary sectors.
A place leading the way in life-enhancing, integrated care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties / responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website :
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registered
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Computer literacy skills.
- Clinical knowledge of diabetes, palliative care, wound care.
- Ability to plan and organise own work.
- Works well within a team
Desirable criteria
- Leg Ulcer Management qualification
- V150 prescribing.
other
Essential criteria
car owner / driver
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
NameJo ThompsonJob titleDN Team LeaderEmail addresskTelephone number07810697375Additional information
07810697375