Carers Advisor - Huntingdon, United Kingdom - North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Huntingdon, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

North West Anglia Foundation Trust (NWangliaFT) recognizes the contribution and support unpaid carers provide for patients with heath and social care needs whilst in their homes and as patients.

Supporting those who provide unpaid care is therefore hugely important for not only the carer but also our patients.

In 2014 NHS England published their commitment to carers which detailed a framework of best practices to identify and support unpaid carers.

We are looking for a new Carers Advsior to Join the Trust based in Hinchingbrooke Hospital who as part of the wider patient experience team will identify carers in the Trust, discuss their individual needs and signpost them to additional support/provider (including carers assessments), raise awareness of the valuable role unpaid carers through education and training whilst supporting the discharge process through a person centered care approach.

Be a champion for carers

We will support you through induction into the new role & offer ongoing dedicated ongoing supervision & support. The option to explore training and development you may need to begin a fulfilling career will also be available

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.

Benefits to you

27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (prorata for part time staff);
NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Career development and training;
Wellbeing support and activities;
Inhouse physiotherapy Service;
Onsite canteens with subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

The main purpose of this role is to ensure carers receive the support they need in order to help maintain their own health and wellbeing so they are able to continue in their caring role.

It is also important that as a Trust we provide good patient and carer experiences within our hospitals.