Integrated Care Assistant Full Time NEW

Job OverviewDue to our new model, exciting opportunities on Thorndon Ward at Brentwood Community Hospital and Mountnessing Court at Billericay have arisen for dynamic, innovative and motivated full-time Integrated Care Assistants (ICA’s).Both of these Inpatient sites are located in Essex within easy reach of transport links and are a clean and comfortable environment with a friendly family atmosphere which gets positively noticed by our patients and their relatives. The hospitals all have pleasant garden eating areas and ample free parking spaces.The role involves supporting the Inpatient nurses to provide a high standard of nursing for rehabilitation patients. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a registered nurse and will develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks independently. They will also assume responsibility for their workload ensuring that they adhere to North East London Foundation Trusts policies and Local policies. Do you have high standards and want to make a difference? If so, then we are looking for you to join our friendly team.Main Duties Of The JobYou will administer holistic care to patients in the rehabilitation inpatient setting, identifying and reporting any changes in patient care needs to the nursing staff. The post holder will work as a member of the integrated health and social care team to ensure high quality nursing service provision.You will demonstrate flexibility, good communication skills, and ability to work as a team member as well as using your own initiative. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills. Post holders must have an NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care / Care certificate and demonstrate a commitment to further learning and development.NELFT has a multicultural and ethnically diverse population which offers a high spectrum of health care challenges which can be both complex and rewarding. We are committed to providing a culture of continuous learning (internal and external training), which actively supports the professional and personal development of our staff.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role.Our Values 2025 – 2030Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.They AreWe are kind.We are respectful.We work together with our communities.These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.Starting with NELFT.NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.Probationary Period.This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).Use of AI.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Certificates of sponsorship.Please note the trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this position, applicants will need to have unrestricted right to work in the U.KAt NELFT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen local employment and deliver high quality, person centred care, we will prioritise applications from individuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas.Further Details / informal chats contact – Contact name: Edith MapfumoContact job title: Modern MatronContact email address: Edith.Mapfumo@nelft.nhs.ukContact telephone number: 01277 695121Additional contact information: Please don’t hesitate to contact Edith for an informal chat or more information