Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Health Care support worker to join our experienced team within the Louth & Wold Community Nursing team



Located within the grounds of Louth Hospital the community nursing team covers a wide geographical area. You will visit housebound patients delivering wound care, medication, palliative care from a care plan under the direction of a registered clinician. This is a very rewarding job for anyone interested in supporting patients at home. You will work autonomously once induction has been completed ( pool car available) . Previous experience in community working would be advantageous. The team welcomes in site visits



The post holder will actively deliver care that meets the needs of patients at home or within a care setting under the direction of a qualified Nurse You will working within the Trust's policies and procedures at all times.



The post holder will record patient information and carry out a range of delegated clinical health care duties including nursing care ensuring that patients /clients receive safe, individualised and effective care which supports health and wellbeing and promotes self- care where appropriate and possible.



The post holder may also be expected to perform a range of non-clinical duties as requested including ordering of stores, audits, and attendance at allocated meetings.



Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.



At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.



LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.



We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev

The successful candidate will have the following:

Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and lifelong learning with the ability and willingness to undertake competency-based training both initially and as ongoing requirement for the post to meet service requirements.

Previous experience working and communicating with the public.

Good computer/ IT skills

Clinical experience in a healthcare setting undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks supporting patients.

Ability to work in a team.

Ability to communicate with a variety of different people, adapt approach accordingly and build rapport.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Ability to use initiative and be aware of limitations.

Ability to switch between activities required by the service.

Ability to work to strict deadlines with accuracy.

Ability to stay calm in the event of the unexpected and under pressure.

Ability to deal sensitively with distressing, emotional situations.

Ability to work unsocial hours including shift work and bank holidays.