Total 5 job vacancies by East London NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will work as part of the Adult Autism Diagnostic Service across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to ensure local and national standards appropriate to Autism are attained.

The post holder will participate in the development of the Adult Autism Service - service development, development and education of staff, personal development, service user involvement, data quality and ensuring equality and diversity underpin the working practice of the Adult Autism Service across Bedfordshire.

The post holder will facilitate access to mainstream and specialist services including health, local authority, independent and charitable services for adults who have been assessed and diagnosed as having autism by the Adult Autism Diagnostic Service.

To work in collaboration with local services to enable open and easy access to services as above for autistic people in order to meet identified needs, both autonomously and under the guidance of the Lead Nurse Specialist.

To promote positive experiences autistic people when accessing services using a person centred approach.

To provide an evidence-based approach to the effective delivery of services, which aims to inform, educate and support all stake holders according to their individual requirements.

To maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and with full appreciation of the implication of the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.



To ensure equality and diversity underpin the day to day working of the practice area.

To support the team to adhere to financial constraints and contribute to effective budget management and to alert them to any cost pressures.

To participate in a culture of continuous professional development.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

See attached JD & PS for more details

To undertake relevant assessment and interventions throughout the clinical pathway

To offer support to appropriate healthcare professionals/clinicians who are providing physical or mental health screening as needed by the individual.


This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jul 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Support Practitioner
within Bedfordshire Community Health Services Speech and Language Therapy Service. The post will
involve working with adults with acquired speech and language and swallowing difficulties caused by
a variety of medical conditions.

Based at Bedford Hospital the successful candidate will predominantly be working in the community
and outpatients and will also be based at Headway House in Bedford for two sessions a week (1
session is 3.75 hours). Headway provides services to people following brain injury.
The post will require excellent communication skills. Training will be given to carry out the role and
you will be under the supervision of the speech and language therapists.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations



The adult speech and language therapy service comprises of a small, friendly and supportive team
which includes both the community and acute staff. There are regular team meetings, supervision
and opportunities for further training and CPD.
You will require English GSCE grade 4/C or equivalent qualification in English.
Hours: Full time-37.5 hours. However part time will be considered.
Closing date: 14th April 2024
For further information please contact:
Seema Khan
Adult Speech & Language Therapy Clinical Service Manager
07741 703804
Seema.khan1@nhs.net


This advert closes on Sunday 14 Apr 2024

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Community Occupational Therapist (Physical) Band 6

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives through physical rehabilitation when discharged home from hospital? What about an opportunity to support the Ambulance services via an Urgent Care Response referral?

North Bedfordshire is looking for a full time band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within the 7 day service 8am-9pm.

You need to be responsive, have strong assessment skills with a personalised approach for a wide range of needs/conditions. You will then develop, implement, manage and review the planned recommendations. You will need skills in moving and handling, risk assessing and identifying solutions to reduce risk.

You will work closely alongside all members of the therapy team, as well as the wider multi-disciplinary workforce across Bedfordshire, building close links with professionals and services required to wrap around the needs of each individual to provide a holistic approach.

You will line manage and supervise unqualified staff within the team, supporting them to provide an excellent level of service to the local population. There is also an expectation to support student placements.

All applicants should hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC.



MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

Ensuring highest level of care is provided

Clinical

Making clinical decisions

Administration

Maintaining up to date documentation on System1

Management

Assist with overseeing the Community Occupational Therapy Team

Performance and Quality

Ensuring highest level of performance and Quality of care and documentation.



and Experience



and authorised courses outside of the mandatory training requirements

Supervision



Supervising band 3/ 4 and 5’s

Communication and Relationships



Maintaining the highest level of communication within the team both in-house and in the wider teams and with clients, their carers and families.



ELFT is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees, job applicants and service users. We are committed to ensuring that no one will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, colour, creed, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or marital status. The Trust commits itself to promote equal opportunities and value diversity and will keep under review its policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, users and providers of its services are treated according to their needs.





Please kindly see the attached Job Description



Please do not apply if you do not hold a full driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.


This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Jan 2024

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The post holder will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to clients in care homes with 1:1 care and their carers/ families. The aim of the service is to help individuals with Dementia and other Mental Health Diagnosis to be supported in their place of residence (own home, care/nursing homes, extra care) by the people with whom they are familiar plus the input of the DISS/OP CRHT for as long as clinically appropriate. The key aim of the support worker is to work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to
1. Reduce the number of people relocated to care homes.
2. Reduce numbers admitted to hospital A&E.
3. Reduce out of area placements.
4. Reduce the level of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) one to one support for those assessed as requiring a level of care need because of illness or disability.
5. Training care home staff to better care for residents with Dementia.
6. To help those with Dementia live an increased quality of life.
7. To support older people in a Mental Health Crisis.



This role is car drivers who hold full driver’s licence only.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team based in Beech Close Dunstable and
Twinwoods Bedford. The post holder will be expected to visit service users in their homes or in community locations. The post holder will support care home, service users and their family by educating, advising and give practical support to reduce admissions into hospital, reduce one to one care if appropriate.
Work will cover Bedfordshire area except Luton and hours of work will be 9am to 8pm, 7 days per week.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.


This advert closes on Monday 1 Jan 2024

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Be a vital part of our team as a rehab support worker apprentice.

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey into the world of health and social care? Our organisation is thrilled to introduce a trailblazing apprenticeship pilot program for aspiring Health and Social Care Support Workers, offering an immersive and transformative experience like no other. This is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team, learn from experienced professionals, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients/clients.


• Works within the multidisciplinary team in a primary care setting including clients’ homes,
residential homes and clinics under minimal supervision.
• Assists and carries out delegated duties in line with provision of quality evidence-based practice to
clients, which includes following agreed protocols to assist in implementing and progressing set
care plans, including chronic disease management reviews with the aligned caseload.
• To work a variety of shift patterns which includes weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
However core working hours are 8-4pm and 1-9pm, 7 days a week.

At ELFT, we are deeply committed to providing exceptional care to our patients. We believe in fostering a culture of compassion, innovation, and continuous learning. With our unwavering dedication to the growth and development of health and social care professionals, we are excited to launch this pioneering apprenticeship program, designed to cultivate the next generation of talented rehab support workers.

We welcome individuals like you, with diverse backgrounds and experience, looking to start a career in healthcare. Support workers are the backbone of our health and social care system, providing crucial support and care to patients and their families.

We are thrilled to offer an exciting and exclusive 21-month Level 3 apprenticeship, where you will have the opportunity to earn as you learn. Whether you come from customer service, hospitality, administration, or something else entirely, transferable skills can be invaluable in this role. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences enrich our health and social care team and contribute to better patient care.



As an apprentice, you will embark on a dynamic and diverse journey, gaining valuable experience in various health and social care settings (care homes, hospices, acute trusts, and hospitals). You will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various areas of healthcare, including mental health, therapy, and adult nursing. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and knowledge under the guidance of experienced professionals. Unlike other apprenticeships, you will rotate through different care services and gain exposure to a range of different settings, specialities, patients, and professionals. This rotational structure is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects of health and social care support work, rewarding you with the opportunity to have access to a range of different career pathways.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Dec 2023

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