Health Care Support Worker- Community Nursing

To adhere to the Care Certificate standards and all other relevant guidance from the Partnership Trust. To be aware of the Nursing & Midwifery Council's (NMC) guidance/codes of conduct.

To establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Partnership Trust, with external organisations and our patients in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trust's equality values.

To contribute to to the treatment and care for individuals, families and carers under the guidance of a registered practitioner. The care/support plans may include the following:

All under the guidance of the registered nursing team.

To consider each service user's personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.

To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range ofinterventions under the guidance of a registered practitioner and set an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing.

To carry out the following specific clinical activities as requested by

Health care professionals within the community team

Insulin Administration (sub-cutaneous injection)

Administration of Low Molecular Weight Heparin (sub-cutaneous injection)

Administration of eye drops

Measurement of blood pressure; pulse and respirations.

Measurement of blood glucose levels.

To be aware of normal clinical parameters for each service user and to liaise with a registered nurse when the service users condition falls outside of these parameters.

To recognise a deteriorating or unwell adult and to liaise with a registered nurse and/or call for an urgent response when necessary.

All clinical activities to be documented clearly in the care plan with supervision provided by the health care professional responsible for the care plan.

To work across a 7-day week in line with the needs of the service

To work with service users who have a range of needs in a community setting

To contribute to the overall assessment, planning and implementation and review of individual service users under the supervision of qualified staff

To be part of a person centred service where the needs of the individual will determine the type of intervention.

Please also see the Job Description and Person Specification

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Experience

Essential: - Relevant placements/experience to the role; - Autonomous/ Lone working

Desirable: - Working in a multidisciplinary team.; - Experience with using IT systems; - Record keeping

Qualifications

Essential: - Qualifications and Credit Framework QCF/NVQ/apprenticeship level 3

Desirable: - Experience in the delivery of healthcare Working in a care environment