Swansea Bay University Health Board

Community Health Care Support Worker

  • Swansea Bay University Health Board
  • Port Talbot, WLS
  • Full Time
  • 14 days ago
Salary
£23K - £24K / Year

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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated person with experience of working with people with acute mental illness. Previous experience in a similar area of work will be beneficial, with a knowledge and experience of providing care in the community setting.

Neath Port Talbot Crisis Resolution/Home treatment team provides community care of those experiencing mental health crisis within the Neath Port Talbot locality. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team including OT's, medical staff, nursing staff and third sector.

Assist the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the assessment, on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.
Under direction of the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner, supports appropriate individualised, clinical/risk assessments providing accurate feedback as necessary.

Deliver safe, high quality, compassionate care following individualised care plans and treatment interventions determined by the Registered Practitioner. This will include supporting patients with all aspects of the fundamentals of care including activities of daily living, providing feedback on progress against the plans.

Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner. This will include:
Performing patient observations: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood glucose and urinalysis, routine ECG, venepuncture.

Develops competencies and practices clinical skills required to deliver care relevant to patient group and within the agreed scope of practice for the Senior Healthcare Assistant.

Report back and share information with the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals.

Recognises and effectively responds to emergency situations escalating support from the Registered Practitioner in a timely and appropriate manner.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

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