Holistic Virtual Ward Senior Health Care Support Worker

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REMEMBER - Please ensure you read all information prior to applying for any job roles. Please note any CV's or covering letters received via email will not be accepted without an online application being completed. Any applications via agency will also not be accepted., 2 WTE for North / North West Lincolnshire - Predominantly covering the Lincoln and Gainsborough areas but will be required to cover other areas of the county on occasion.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the rapidly developing Holistic Virtual Ward which is a new service working with Lincolnshire Community Health Services, United Lincolnshire Health Trust and PCN's to develop an integrated workforce. As part of our commitment to ensure people with the most complex health and care needs are proactively supported to live well at home or as close to home as possible.
The ideal candidate will be flexible and be able to work between the hours of 8am -6pm 7 days a week, with a view to 8pm finishing in the future. This will include bank holidays and weekends and will be with the supervision and support of Registered and Senior Registered Nurses and will involve driving long distances., The Holistic Virtual Ward work in partnership with other agencies to provide holistic responsive and individualised support and assessment to patients across the county of Lincolnshire. Utilising a "What matters to me" approach that enables individuals to achieve their optimum physical, psychological and social wellbeing. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team contributing to improved health outcomes reducing unnecessary admissions to hospital and facilitating supported self-management.
The role of Senior Health Care Support Worker will work across the County and community services to support provision of coordination to truly whole system integrated approaches to proactive care and support.

Working for our organisation
'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', This is a pivotal role as part of the Holistic Virtual Ward integrated workforce; working between the core team, primary care and specialist virtual wards.
In this role you will:
Carry out assigned tasks, including direct nursing care and administrative duties as delegated by the Senior Registered Nurses and as part of a wider care team
Support colleagues in the delivery of high quality care.
Ensure that patients / clients receive safe, individualised and effective care which supports health & wellbeing and promotes self- care where appropriate and possible
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Important Information: All new employees will be subject to a charge if a DBS check is required for the post. The Disclosure & Barring Service application form (formerly CRB) will be provided by LCHS and the fee will be deducted from your salary over a maximum of a 6 month period.
Any existing employees who require a DBS check as part of the application process will be subject to a charge for that DBS check.
We are a Disability Confident employer ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
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We have been awarded the National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark for 2023.