band3HHJune2016JD
band3HHJune2016JD
Job Title:
Generic Assistant
Band:
Department:
Responsive Services
Service:
Hospital @ Home
Directorate:
Reports to:
Job Summary:
1.
Created on 30/6/2016
On occasion to provide practical / personal support for people identified as needing support
until their treatment is completed.
To support clients with their personal and emotional care needs, whilst respecting their dignity
and maximising their independence.
To support the service with some administrative tasks such as inputting data.
2.
Communication
To actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and virtual ward rounds.
To support effective communication both internally and externally.
To evaluate, assess and monitor clients progress in relation to their goals and care plans and
to record accurately then report back any changes or concerns to person in charge.
To empower clients, families and carers by ensuring that they have an understanding of the
care and treatment offered.
To maintain accurate documentation as required by the Sussex Community NHS Foundation
Trust Information Governance.
3.
Team working
To respect and acknowledge professionals skills and boundaries, taking opportunities to
develop self knowledge, contributing to effective Team Work.
4.
General duties
To use re-enabling and rehabilitation techniques in activities such as washing and dressing
practice, mobility practice, kitchen skills and prescribed exercise programmes.
To work closely with the Nurses to contribute to an efficient nursing service for patients with
acute to chronic disease.
4.
Flexibility
This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the role. The postholder may be
required to carry out other duties including patient support and attends to some administrative
duties commensurate with their banding and competence.
5.
6.
Created on 30/6/2016
The postholder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other
health service business and meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act (1998) at all
times. The postholder must comply with all Trust information and data protection policies at all
times. The work of a NHS Trust is of a confidential nature and any information gained by the
postholder in their role must not be communicated to other persons except where required in
the recognised course of duty.
7.
8.
9.
Use of Technology
The Trust is making increased use of computer technology. The majority of employees (both
clinical and non-clinical) should expect to use automated information systems in their work in
order to improve quality and co-ordination of services, and to enable faster and more certain
communication within the Trust. Necessary training will be provided.
11.
Professional Registration
All employees who are required to be a member of a professional body are required to hold
relevant registration and must comply with the standards and guidelines of their professional
practice, education and conduct and must act at all times within the boundary of the code of
conduct.
12.
Authors name:
Version number:
1
Reason for change: Reviewed for new position
Date:
30/6/2016
Job evaluation
number:
Created on 30/6/2016