AddressThis is a community-based post and a car driver is essential for carrying out home visits to patients’ homes and care homes.
We are looking for a Support Worker with previous experience of working with frail patients in a health or care setting. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, as part of a large multi-disciplinary team and have excellent communication skills. The post holder will have an interest in, and the skills to develop the role as it is a new post.
The post holder will be required to assess and provide first line advice for patients with nutritional, swallowing and communication difficulties. This will involve following assessment and treatment protocols, referring on to trained clinicians when appropriate. Full training and support will be provided. You will have a varied day-to-day role, including independently visiting patients in their own homes, and supporting the clinicians as needed.
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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To provide Therapy assessment and treatment of patients referred to the service designated by a qualified Speech and Language Therapist or Dietician .
Assesses and treats patients without direct supervision according to team/department standards and protocols
A flexible post working across our integrated frailty services including Urgent community response service and same day emergency care (SDEC) The main role will sit in hospital at home team based at Milford hospital .
you will be required to work at main Royal Surrey hospital site on occasions, for initial training and for on going support and clinical supervision from the Dieticians .
- Working flexibly within the services provided by Royal Surrey hospital
