Hca - Virtual Frailty Ward

FRAILTY VIRTUAL WARD HCA

Full time/part time posts.

Immediate opportunities for HCA’s.

Frailty Virtual Ward Service Hours 7 days a week, 8am - 8pm

Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated HCA to join the South East Essex Frailty Virtual Ward service. These important posts will work alongside a team of Consultant Geriatricians, Community Nurses, Therapists, and Health Care Assistants in the provision of the Frailty Virtual Ward working in the community, in the patient’s own home. You will be part of a high profile service to help alleviate current pressures in the NHS. The service will reduce demand for inpatient beds and on Emergency Departments and optimise patient experience by enabling them to receive safe clinical specialist care in the comfort of their own home.

If you are a dynamic individual, keen to take on a new challenge and develop this unique role we would love to hear from you. You will need experience as an HCA and be able to drive.

For more information, please contact Rebecca Massey on 07583 123724


EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

FVW is an admission avoidance and early supported discharge team from hospital available 7 days a week that will help patients stay at home when they are feeling unwell rather than be admitted to hospital.

The FVW team provides specialist nurse and therapy led care in patients own homes. They visit patients after receiving a referral from a healthcare professional to plan ongoing care and treatment as appropriate.

The Band 3 Health Care Assistant will work as part of the FVW Team to deliver acute care in patients’ homes, including the monitoring of observations, venepuncture and supporting patients with personal care and rehabilitation during an episode of acute ill health.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL

It is accepted that at times, the HCA works without direct supervision and the Sister acknowledges accountability of all delegated care.

Provision of high quality care to individuals, families, and groups in conjunction with other agencies, across South East Essex.

To manage daily workload efficiently and effectively, taking into account the needs and preferences of the patient.

To maintain practice to the standards set by the Care Quality Commission.

Work towards promoting admission avoidance from primary care to the acute Trust.

Provide care to a client group with acute and complex health care needs to ensure the highest standard of care is given which complies with current clinical guidelines and legislation.

To observe record and report to the Sister, any changes in a patient’s condition or circumstances.

To be familiar with the steps to be taken in medical emergencies and act accordingly.

Work with the FVW Therapists to support the delivery of holistic care and admission avoidance interventions.

Provide advice and support to home carers in the community on the FVW caseload

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES PATIENT / CLIENT CARE

To undertake through each patient’s individual care plan, those duties delegated by the FVW Sister and therapists, which the Health Care Assistant has been trained and is competent and confident to perform. These tasks include:
- Personal care

Rehabilitation programmes

Monitoring of baseline physical observations

Blood glucose monitoring

Urinalysis

Phlebotomy

Cannulation

Male / Female catheterisation

Wound care management

Pressure area care

Administration of nebulisers and medication

Collection of specimens

Administration of insulin (on completion of competencies)

Full training and competencies will be provided to ensure that the post holder has the appropriate skills to undertake these duties.

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