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We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
“Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.”
Responsibilities:Band 3 – Health Care Support Worker
Kirklees Virtual Ward
Hours per Week: 37.5 hours – 7 day service providing a 08:00-20:00 service.
Job Type: Permanent
Are you looking for a new, exciting challenge?
The new Virtual Ward service was commenced from October 2022. This service will support patients with acute needs who will have their acute care provided in the community instead of having their care within a hospital setting. A full valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and business insurance is essential for the role.
The Virtual Ward service offers acute level care at home to Kirklees residents 7 days a week between the hours of 8am and 8pm.The patients will be supported across Kirklees by a dedicated team, with oversight and support from Acute Consultants / appropriate clinicians. As a key member of the Virtual Ward, you’ll be part of our continuing success in Kirklees, preventing admission to hospital and supporting earlier discharge by helping keep patients at home. The service works as part of a Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield (CKW) approach.
The Virtual Ward service is a multidisciplinary team with Locala colleagues including Frailty Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, and an Administrator. They will work in partnership with clinicians within the local Acute Trusts to ensure patients have a holistic and safe service offer. You will need a variety of clinical skills to undertake the role such as phlebotomy and clinical observations. You will also support the remote monitoring service as part of the Virtual Ward offer.
We are seeking several Health Care Support Workers to join our new team with an interest in acute support for Frailty patients within the new service, working alongside our colleagues across Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.
Please note, we cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
For more information please refer to Job Description and Person Specification
For more information please contact: Keeley Kewley – Clinical Coordinator for Virtual Ward – keeley.kewley@locala.org.uk
Or alternatively -Elkie Moffatt, Team Leader for Unplanned Care Elkie.moffatt@locala.org.uk
Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-
- Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
- Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
- Development opportunities – We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.
Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.
Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated “Good” NHS healthcare services, as well as having a “positive social impact in local communities.”
