Support Worker (Discharge Support and Admission Prevention)
NHS Jobs - Sheffield
from £15.75 an hour
ContractFull time
Hours - Bank work shifts will be released on a four-week basis. Additional shifts may be released during this period according to the needs of the charity. Salary - £13.45 per hour a shift is 7 hours. Hours of work are between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. We are currently updating our salary scales; this information will be released to you as soon as it is available. If there are no available shifts in a month, a retention fee of £63.73 will be paid for that period. Retention payments will be rescinded if three shifts are declined consecutively. Hospital to Home This scheme provides a wide range of short-term practical help for older people and their families and carers, following a referral from a health or social care professional, to prevent hospital admission or facilitate a safe discharge from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Discharge Lounge Scheme This service is based in the Discharge Lounge at the Northern General Hospital. It provides transport for patients who do not need ambulance transport but require more support than a taxi can provide. We offer wheelchair-accessible transport and, once home, take time to make sure that the patient is settled and has everything they need. People who may benefit from the schemes are Older and vulnerable people who may be frail or socially isolated, have no relatives, live alone or with older carers, and other vulnerable adults. Older and vulnerable people who may be at risk of avoidable readmission. Individuals or health/social care professionals who have concerns about home situations and a person's ability to live independently. How the Schemes Work Professionals from health and social care teams contact the office to arrange assistance for people being discharged from hospital or who are at home and at risk of readmission. Most requests are for short-term practical help and include, but are not limited to: Collecting a patient from hospital and transporting them home safely. Basic shopping. Fitting temporary key safes. Delivering and fitting small pieces of equipment, e.g. bed levers, commodes, pressure-relieving cushions and chair raisers. Collecting clothes and other personal items from home and taking them to the ward. Short-term feeding of pets left at home. Picking up the patients key to provide access for a contractor, e.g. for repairs, adaptations or environmental health work. Assistance with moving items of furniture to facilitate a hospital bed delivery, or to enable greater mobility and thus avoid admission to hospital. Referrer-led home assessments. Escorting to hospital appointments. Welcoming the individual home. Supporting the individual to follow up any problems associated with the hospital discharge process, for example, contacting district nurses or doctors as required. Signposting to appropriate community activities and services. Low-level support in essential areas such as food preparation, shopping, prescription and pension collection, light household cleaning and washing. Advice and guidance on a healthy lifestyle and safety around the home. Signposting to an appropriate benefits advice service, if required. Duties and Responsibilities (Dependent on the Scheme) Work closely with other team members to take referrals from a range of referrers, including health and social care staff, friends and family members and the individual themselves, and carry out those referrals where appropriate. Complete referrals taken by the team for work described above. Provide support to those discharged from hospital, or those likely to be readmitted, to help them regain the confidence to continue living independently. Deliver a flexible, individual-centred service. Provide support to informal carers. Be available for enquiries from service users and their families and respond to any requests for information in a timely and professional manner. Follow up, check and review all referrals with volunteers, service users and service providers in a systematic way. As appropriate, provide telephone support to service users. As directed, provide ongoing support and supervision to volunteers within SCCCC and ensure that the service is responsive to their needs. Ensure that all duties and functions are carried out in accordance with SCCCCs regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken and produce written reports as required. Attend the meetings of the organisation and any other meetings as required. Attend appropriate training courses to enhance and develop their own skills. Liaise with the fundraiser in order to maximise donations to the organisation. Publicise the scheme through all appropriate channels. Carry out other duties and relevant tasks consistent with the responsibilities of the post, which from time to time may be required as agreed between the post holder and the Senior Manager. This is not a complete description of the duties and may be amended in light of the organisations changing needs, following consultation with the postholder.
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Self-Employed Domestic Cleaner
Diamond Home Support Ltd - Filton
from £15 an hour
Field-basedPermanentPart time
Diamond Home Support is a trusted home cleaning company providing high-quality domestic cleaning services to clients in the Filton area. We are looking to expand our team of reliable, self-employed cleaners to meet growing demand. The Role As a self-employed cleaner with Diamond Home Support, you will carry out regular domestic cleaning visits to clients in their own homes. You will be responsible for general household cleaning tasks including hoovering, mopping, dusting, and kitchen and bathroom cleaning. This is a self-employed position offering flexible working hours to suit your schedule. What We Offer £15 per hour Flexible working — choose hours that suit you Regular, local clients in and around Filton Ongoing support from our team
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GP Receptionist - EMIS Experience Essential
NHS Jobs - Carshalton
from £12.21 an hour
PermanentFull time
Job responsibilities Open up surgery, switching on clinicians PCs and ensuring everything is set up for the day Ensure building security, have thorough knowledge of doors, windows and alarms Keep reception and waiting rooms areas tidy Booking appointments face to face and over the phone and signposting to ensure the patient is booked with the right person, in the right place at the right time Checking patients in for appointments and directing to appropriate waiting area Receiving and recording requests for home visits, DN visits, telephone consultations and taking messages Giving normal test results to patients or chasing up when necessary Access incoming emails via generic inbox , online consultations and web contacts signposting and taking all the appropriate action Completing patient registrations and adding details on to the computer when necessary Data input of new patient questionnaires Supporting GP Links processes such as preparing notes for sending off, filing incoming notes and ensuring filed medical records are accurately stored Process patients change of address, numbers, etc. Process prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines including filing prescriptions and recording in pharmacy book Filing prescriptions and recording in pharmacy book Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patients, checking name and address Receiving and recording payments for medicals, insurance reports, etc General administrative tasks Making sure there is good supply of, and printing when necessary, practice leaflets, new patient questionnaires, change of address forms etc Monitoring the clinics and letting patients know when delays and clinicians when late visits, etc added Completing DN referrals and emailing to referral centre Helping to assist with general enquiries Answer incoming calls in a timely manner as per practice protoco Be able to cover all care navigator roles as required including extended hour surgeries Have knowledge of and work in accordance with practice policies and procedures Pulling/filing notes as necessary Scan and photocopy as required Ensure post and clinical forms are correctly filed and waiting for collection Ensuring accurate recording of information using the practice clinical systems Ensuring effective handover of matters outstanding to the incoming receptionists at end of shift Make sure post tray is cleared every evening Complete team EMIS & DOCMAN tasks Contacting patients on the doctors behalf to arrange follow up appointments, prescription collections, test results etc Ordering ambulances as and when required by the clinician Chaperone for clinicians Greeting visitors and asking them to sign the visitors book, informing appropriate managers/colleagues of their presence Adding patient lists to the practice computer system for visiting consultants/therapists Taking deliveries or directing to relevant department Any other duties commensurate with the role The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary
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Salaried GP
NHS Jobs - London
Negotiable
ContractFull time
This job is being advertised for 4 clinical sessions. Sessions are made up of 18 booked patients. These can be a combination of F2F and telephone consultations. Emergency home visits as required, routine home visits for frailty patients and care home rounds. Additional duties: General admin including referrals, correspondence, lab results, prescriptions and document processing. One duty doctor session per week dealing with on the day appointments, queries and emergencies. Attendance at practice meetings and training as and when appropriate Contract/QOF/audit work as and when required. Extended Hours sessions as required Mandatory Training
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Bank Health Visitor - SE Surrey
NHS Jobs - Mole Valley
from £23.89 an hour
ContractFull time
Package Description: As a Bank Health Visitorwe value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated: Flexible Shift Booking Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance. Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts. Professional Growth Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network. 24/7 Well-being Support Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching. Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements. Recognition & Engagement Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions. Commitment to Excellence Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services. Are you searching for a role that offers variety, growth, and support? As a Band 6 Health Visitor, youll be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering the Healthy Child Programme. Youll work closely with families to create tailored support plans and collaborate with partners like paediatricians, speech and language therapists, and dietitians to achieve the best outcomes for children. Our Healthy Family Teams are built on collaborationwith the community, for the community. Youll find clear visibility of senior leadership, a hands-on approach from management (yes, even our Managing Director!), and a genuine platform for your voice and ideas to shine. Working in Surrey means being part of a close-knit team with access to fantastic resources and strong professional networks. Together, were striving to improve health outcomes for every child and family we serve. Main Responsibilities Public health lead for the health visiting skill mixed team within the defined population/locality area. Delivering the Universal Partnership Plus reach of the Healthy Child Programme, assessing health needs and identifying and implementing appropriate interventions for a personalised or targeted response utilising the skills of and delegating to the skill mix team in an outcome-focused context. To take responsibility for the outcomes of the children on a child protection plan within the defined population and collaborate with key partners to address identified public health needs. Develop and foster effective professional relationships and networks with families and other key partners. Provide families and children on a child protection plan with a service that promotes their physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing. This will include partnership working with other agencies. To promote health and wellbeing through the universal reach of the healthy child programme and signposting. Referring/introducing to partner agencies as required. To contribute to multi-agency assessment of children and families and take on lead professional role where appropriate. To co-manage a caseload within a team of other health visitors acting autonomously and taking responsibility for the outcomes of those allocated for assessment, intervention and management. Understanding the concept of clinical governance and safeguarding. Using this knowledge and skills to identify, assess and safeguard vulnerable children and families. Ideal Candidate Essential Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification (SCPHN) Current NMC registration on third part of the register Experience in leading and working in health visiting teams Experience in leading interventions to improve outcomes and safeguard children and families Qualification in practice supervising/assessing for nurse learners Working knowledge of the tools and progammes used in health visiting to improve outcomes for children. Ability to work with electronic health records and with IT systems Desirable Qualification in leadership and innovative practice Experience in line management and developing teams Experience of presenting policy and outcomes to commissioners and partners Experience of goal setting and managing interventions to meet outcomes. Other requirements:Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car insured for business use. Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification. For further information please contact Lisa on 07867373045 About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.
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Nurse Associate
NHS Jobs - Chippenham
£26,712 to £29,494.50 a year
PermanentFull time
Package Description: We are inviting applications for a motivated and skilled Nurse Associate to join our dedicated community services team based at ChippenhamCommunity Hospital. This is a full-time position offering a fantastic opportunity to provide high-standard, holistic, person-centred nursing care within the local community. About the Role: As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will contribute significantly to the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for patients on the district nursing caseload. You will operate with a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, embodying the core values of nursing care: compassion, competence, communication, courage, care, and commitment. For any enquiries regarding this role, please contactsally.hanham@hcrgcaregroup.com Key responsibilities include: To adhere to organisational policy and procedures. Commitment to personal and professional development To treat all individuals with respect and maintain privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times. Responsible for delivering a delegated workload against the needs of patients and service requirement Able to manage own time effectively Plans and organise tasks and activities to be completed within agreed timescales Organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to patient care. To work in care teams with other professionals, providing practical help to registered practitioners by delivering delegated aspects of nursing care to vulnerable and often highly dependent patients with a range of illnesses. Please see the job description attached for a full list of responsibilities. About You: We are looking for an individual who is committed to professional standards and patient well-being. Essential: Registered as a Nurse Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Full UK driving licence. Excellent communication skills. Able to work independently, using own initiative and knowing when to seek advice. Desirable: Previous experience in a care or health setting. Package Description As a Nurse Associate you will be part of our valued team in our Bath Neighbourhood Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Band 4 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.
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Bank Health Visitor - SE Surrey
NHS Jobs - Leatherhead
£23.89 to £23.89 an hour
ContractFull time
About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 0
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Nurse Associate
NHS Jobs - Chippenham
£27,674 to £30,557 a year
PermanentFull time
About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 0
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Senior Care Assistant
NHS Jobs - Kettering
from £14.10 an hour
PermanentFull time
Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Park Care Home in Kettering. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff. Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations. Supporting residents with their medication requirements. Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required. Actingas a key point for contact with residents, theirrelativesand visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are actedupon,and concerns or complaints are escalated. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidatemust: Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff. Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
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