Community Support Worker - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom - South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

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Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Place Based Team - Stratford strives to provide patient centered care, and actively encourage prevention and self-management, therefore the applicant will be required to work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively, and strengthening relationships with our GP's.

As a Clinical Support Worker you will need to be flexible and hardworking as you will be expected to see patients in their own home environment, under mínimal supervision within your competencies and adhering to SWFT's Lone Working Policy.

You will have at least 1 year related experience preferably in the community and have some knowledge and skills in managing the care of long term conditions, wound and pressure care and end of life patients.

Enthusiasm and excellent communication skills together with being a good team player are all attributes we are looking for.

The trust are keen to ensure staff reach goals of development and take pride in their work and therefore on commencement of the post you will undertake a supported and comprehensive induction period as well as access to internal & external development opportunities.

The Band 3 Community Support Worker will undertake high quality, caring and compassionate personal care and associated duties under the direction but not direct supervision of the registered staff and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

As a Community Support Worker (CSW) you make a valuable and important contribution to the delivery of high quality healthcare, supporting the registered professional in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate patient care.

This job description is to be read in conjunction with the person specification for this particular job.

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC.

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.

We provide Community Services across South Warwickshire which include the areas of Stratford, Shipston, Alcester and the surrounding rural areas within the county.

We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'.

Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work.

It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Professional Values

To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Uphold the Trust values and standards at all times.

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meets Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act.

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the team.

Promoting a professional and positive working environment.

To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trust
- s policy and procedures ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons.

To adhere to the Trust's dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.

To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by service needs.

To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

To assist in the supervision of other healthcare and support staff as directed.

To carry out duties as specified within the Trust's approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Healthcare Assistant without direct supervision.

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patient's condition.

Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction but not direct supervision of the registered professional.

To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered professional.

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.

To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.

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