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ABOUT THE ROLEAs a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful. ABOUT YOUPeople in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

To be an active member within the multi-disciplinary team and ensure effective communication with other professions both verbally and in writing e.g. medical notes and reports to assist achievement of patient centred goals and maximising the patients potential. To communicate effectively with patients with a variety of communication difficulties e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic, learning difficulties, dementia, and for people who do not have English as their first language. This will involve the effective use of verbal, written, pictorial, tactile and visual communication tools. To be able to communicate with patients effectively in both a one to one and a group or class setting. To liaise with other physiotherapists in regard to patient care, and ensure appropriate follow up is arranged where required Educate patients, carers and relevant MDT staff on a range of topics including Physiotherapy techniques, therapeutic positioning, exercises, mobility activities and advice and education with regards to patient condition Use empathetic, tactful and interpersonal skills to encourage and empower patients and carers to maximise patients rehabilitation potential; giving opportunity for unloading / sharing of concerns and issues To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news. To be able to motivate others such as staff and patients through effective communication skills. Attend Handover & MDT meetings to represent current Physiotherapy management with regards to patient progress and potential and be able to make to decisions accordingly To liaise with other team members and team lead with regards to day to day issues and ward management e.g. staff shortages, increased patient caseload. To use effective communication skills to reduce actual or potential conflict situations that may occur with patients, relatives, colleagues etc. To be able to manage situation sensitively, in accordance with trust policies and seeking senior support where required To be a patient advocate when required and liaise with those involved in patient care To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Manager and Senior Staff on all professional matters. To attend and be an active participant in relevant peer group and departmental staff meetings. To be aware of the standard information available for patients and use it appropriately. Keep accurate and comprehensive documentation of all patient contact in line with CSP standards and local guidelines including uni and multi-professional documentation To initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups, appropriate to the clinical field. Respond promptly and appropriately to telephone enquiries / messages/ e mails received Please see Job Description for more information

Communications and Relationship skills To work as part of a team ensuring effective communication with all health care professionals within the clinical team and across all disciplines. Act as a role model within the clinical area. Adhere to the Trust values in all working relationships to patients, carers and staff. Teach/assess and facilitate learning for all learners in the ward area, particularly students and healthcare assistants having. Undertake the Mentorship qualification. Demonstrate good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team, and ensure appropriate nursing input into patient care discussions Ensure communication is used effectively in the interests of patient care, including the use of handover and clinical incident reporting if necessary. Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations and recognising individuality and rights for each patient in line with Trust values. Work effectively within a multi-racial and cultural environment. Analytical and Judgemental skills Take an active role in Risk Management in line with Trust and Directorate policy. Analyse and report information provided through appropriate clinical equipment and act upon this gathered information (e.g. Patient Observations) Ensure that all patients have appropriate clinical assessments and that individual requirements are met. Report / action any accidents, incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed Seek to constantly improve nursing practice in clinical area in line with recent best practice innovations and developments. Liaise with the managers to ensure the most effective and timely use of available beds and most appropriate allocation to manage any possible clinical risk. Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Planning and Organisational skills Maintain awareness of Trust and National targets, ensuring that within the scope of your role you support their delivery. To have responsibility for risk management and health and safety in the workplace. Work with the ward manager to ensure infection control procedures and cleanliness are observed in the clinical area. Maintain awareness of evidence base and best practice in nursing care ensuring that within the scope of your role you support their delivery. Ensure that patient activity is monitored and that all patient information is entered into Careflow and Patient track systems at the most timely point. Ensure your role has a positive influence on key performance indicators. Maintain flexibility with staffing rosters so they can be adjusted accordingly to provide cover with the required skill mix, making best use of the resources available. Deal with patient/relative complaints proactively. Assist in setting ward objectives in line with the Unit, Corporate and national objectives. Ensure effective staff supervision (including students) when running the ward and maintain productive working relationships within the ward team. Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward Manager/Junior Sister. Maintain clinical standards in the absence of the Ward Manager. To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover. In conjunction with the Ward Manager ensure that medical supplies, central supplies and equipment are ordered and used cost effectively. Ensure that equipment is regularly maintained and serviced in line with hospital policy and manufacturers recommendation in conjunction with the ward manager. Ensure that open communication occurs within the ward and that all ward staff are briefed on all items of importance for safe and effective management. To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works Patient/Client Care Ensure that all planning and delivery of nursing care incorporates the Trust values and Vision, and reflects best evidence based practice. Ensure that all patients have appropriate individualised, clinical assessments Ensure that all patients/clients needs are identified and programmes of care are implemented to meet individual patient and client needs. Ensure that best practice in care is delivered. Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required Maintain accurate and effective record keeping Be responsible for the control and custody of all medication and drugs in accordance with Trust Policy. Ensure effective discharge planning, involving the multidisciplinary team as necessary. To work as part of a team ensuring effective communication with all health care professionals within the clinical team and across all disciplines. Recognise and act on situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of an individual. Recognise own limitations and only work within own scope of professional practice and competence.. Maintain own professional development. Teach/assess and facilitate learning for all learners in the ward area, particularly students and healthcare assistants. Policy and Service Development Implementation To read and comment on proposed policies under review. Participate in the setting of standards for nursing practice and for care involving the multi-disciplinary team Understand local audit processes and take opportunities to initiate local audit and participate in Trust audits locally.