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CASE STUDYRICHARD PARKER OBECHIEF EXECUTIVEinvested in me so Icould go on to postgraduate studies. Anumber of years laterand a few differentpositions at variousorganisations in thearea and I returned in2013 to become theDirector of Nursing,Midwifery and Quality,before advancing onto Chief Executive inJanuary 2017.qualifying as one ofonly two males withinmy graduating class atthe Sheffield School ofNursing in 1985.I’ve spent many happyyears working as aRegistered Nursewithin hospitals inSouth Yorkshire andalso a little bit beyond,mainly within IntensiveCare and Theatres, andnow as Chief Executiveof Doncaster andBassetlaw TeachingHospitals (DBTH), I’mprivileged in that I canlook back on a reallyfulfilling career.Growing up inthe Manor andHackenthorpe areasof Sheffield, I decidedto train to become anurse in the early 1980s,16Once a RegisteredNurse, I worked in avariety of roles andspecialised in intensivecare nursing. As aclinical nurse, eachshift brought with ita new challenge butlooking after patientsand making a realdifference to people’slives makes all of thehard work worthwhile.Over the years Iprogressed to differenthospitals, working atwhat was Doncasterand Montagu Hospitals(now DBTH) in theearly nineties, wherethe organisationWithin the healthservice there is awealth of variety andopportunity, and this iswhat we want to offeryou at DBTH.As you might beaware, the NHS iscurrently facingchallenges when itcomes to workforce –we should see this asan opportunity to dothings differently. AtDBTH is our overridingambition to give thosewishing to join thehealth service thebest possible support,development andopportunities.The most importantasset we have is thepeople who work hereand care about thework we do.

ADVANCE Health and Social Care ProspectusCASE STUDYMARTINDIETITIANDietitians are oneof 14 Allied HealthProfessions who workacross a variety ofsettings including thepublic sector and mosttypically in the NHS.All dietitians hold aBSc in Dietetics or arelated science degreewith a post graduatedegree in Dieteticsas a minimumqualification. Entryrequirements on toany dietetics coursewill require a solidbase of knowledgein sciences especiallychemistry and biology.Dietitians are regulatedby the Health and CareProfessions Counciland use evidencebased practice toassess, diagnose andtreat dietary andnutritional problems atan individual and widerpublic-health level.Martin is an NHSdietitian currentlyworking at Doncasterand BassetlawTeaching HospitalsNHS Foundation trust.On leaving school at16, Martin trained asa chef until decidingto change his careerpath and train to be adietitian taking a moreacademic approach toworking with food andnutrition.His career journeyinvolved returning tocollege to sit A-levelsprior to undertakingan undergraduatedegree in Dietetics.Martin started workat Doncaster RoyalInfirmary afterqualifying and haseventually specialisedto become the ClinicalLead Dietitian fornutrition support. Thisincludes managingpatients receivingintravenous nutritionand those on theCritical Care Unit.17

CASE STUDYJAYTRAINEE NURSING ASSOCIATEI started my career inhealthcare five yearsago after my dadpassed away and I wasinspired by those whocared for him. Now,I’m about to finish myfirst year as a TraineeNurse Associate (TNA)at Doncaster andBassetlaw TeachingHospitals and I’m soproud of how far I havecome.I had been aHealthcare Assistant(HCA) for four yearsbefore I joined theTNA course but I reallywanted to go intonursing. But, with threechildren to support, Icouldn’t afford to leavework for three years totake the usual routeinto nursing. Then Iheard about the TNArole which providedan opportunity totake on more dutiesand support nurseson the ward to takethe pressure off someof their workloadand bridge the gapbetween HCAs andNurses.I didn’t have manyqualifications when Ileft school so I returnedto college in 2015 todo maths and Englishand then applied tobecome a TraineeNursing Associate. It’sbeen difficult to goback into learning asan adult but I am reallyenjoying it and I’mexcited to learn more.The role at the Trusthas given me theopportunity to gainsome more experienceand take on moreresponsibilities onmy journey to beinga nurse. I now takehandovers, lead a teamand liaise with doctors.The plan for the futureis to complete the TNAcourse and then do afull Nursing degree.18

ADVANCE Health and Social Care ProspectusI’M INTERESTEDWHAT NEXT?those looking for acareer change.What and where can Iget work experience:For work experienceopportunities emaildbth.workexperience@nhs.netUndertaking a workexperience placementat the Trust is afantastic way to gaininsight into a particularcareer within thehealth service. Oftenpeople think of theNHS as nurses anddoctors, however, thereare over 250 differentroles which collectivelyensure that a hospitalruns well, offering thebest possible care forpatients.Our work experienceplacements are avaluable opportunityto develop confidenceas well as skills, suchas time management,organisation andgain an insight intoworkplace culture.Each year, weoffer around 300placements to localstudents, as well asWHAT DO WELOOK FOR IN ANEMPLOYEE?As an organisation,we look for candidateswho, above all else,will ensure thatpatient care andtreatment is of theutmost importance.Employees will takea strategic approachto their work, buildpositive relationshipswith colleagues,establish credibilityamongst peers, hold apassion to succeed andwork as an effectiveteam member.HOWTO APPLY:All Doncaster andBassetlaw TeachingHospitals’ vacanciesare advertised on theNHS jobs websitewww.jobs.nhs.uk.If you are interested ina position which is notcurrently advertised,please speak with ourRecruitment Teamby emailing dbth.recruitment@nhs.netwho will be able toprovide advice on anyopportunities withinthe Trust.Most of all, we arelooking for individualswho will help us in ourambition to become‘Outstanding’ in allthat we do.19

CAREEROPPORTUNITIESTake a look at thediverse job rolesavailable in healthcareand the NHS belowand for moreinformation 7/meet-the-teamAllied healthprofessionsAs key members oftoday’s healthcareteam, allied healthprofessionals workclosely with patients,often on a one-to-onebasis, helping withrehabilitation andproviding treatmentthat helps transformpeople’s lives.Ambulanceservice teamYou could be part of anemergency responsecrew, handle 999 callsin a control room,or provide vital nonemergency transportfor patients.Dental teamIf you’re interestedin diagnosing andtreating a range ofproblems affectingthe mouth, teeth andgums and like the ideaof working with people,doing a job that’srespected, and whichoffers flexibility andsecurity, a career withthe dental team couldbe right for you.DoctorsIf you have thepassion to improvepeople’s lives and thedetermination to reachthe highest standards,there’s a wide range ofcareer opportunitiesopen to you withinmedicine. Becominga doctor isn’t an easyoption, it takes years ofstudy and hard work,but if you like helpingpeople there are fewmore rewarding orrespected careers.Health informatics20Health informaticsis one of the fastestgrowing areas withinhealthcare. To putit simply — healthinformatics is aboutgetting the rightinformation to the rightperson at the righttime. You could beintroducing electronichealth records forevery person in thecountry or exploringpatient data to identifytrends in disease andtreatment.Healthcare scienceWhether it’s helpingpatients with hearingproblems, analysingtissue samples, orresearching howresults from thehuman genomeproject can betranslated intonew treatments —healthcare scientistsand technicians helpto save lives andimprove care formillions of patients.ManagementManagers are a keypart of the NHS.Whether they aremanaging thetalented, hardworkingstaff, controlling thefinance or providingthe equipment,buildings and services,

managers are crucial tothe delivery of effectivehealthcare.operation isas safe andeffective as possible.MidwiferyPrivate HealthcareBeing a midwife ismuch more thandelivering babies.You’d be involvedin antenatal andpostnatal care,in counselling, inoffering support andeducation, and helpfamilies prepare forparenthood.www.parkhillhospital.co.uk/NursingIf you want to workin an interesting,rewarding andchallengingenvironment, a careerin nursing will giveyou plenty of scopeto do exactly that.Nurses work in everysort of health setting— from accident andemergency, to patients’homes — withpeople of all ages andbackgrounds.Operatingdepartment practiceOperating departmentpractitioners are animportant part of theoperating departmentteam, working withsurgeons, anaesthetistsand theatre nurses tohelp ensure alsand-clinics/PharmacyInterested in scienceand how medicineshelp patients managetheir condition?Pharmacists areexperts in medicinesand work withtechnicians andassistants in bothhospital andcommunity settings.PsychologicaltherapiesOne in four peoplewill suffer from amental illness atsome point in theirlives. Psychologicaltherapists will provide,care and support, andhelp people overcometheir difficultiesthrough counselling,therapy and otherways.Public healthwhich they live withthe aim of preventingthem from becomingunhealthy or ill, or ofimproving their healthand wellbeing. Someof these roles are inthe NHS, but manyare found in otherorganisations, such asDoncaster Council.Wider healthcareteamYou could design,construct andmaintain NHSbuildings, organisecatering, supply linen,clean the wards, bookappointments. Everyrole in the widerhealthcare team hasone thing in common— they are essential torunning the NHS.For furtherinformation, /18797/meetthe-teamPublic health is aboutinfluencing people’slifestyles or aspects ofthe environment in21

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ADVANCE Health and Social Care ProspectusADULT SOCIAL CAREIn Adult Social Care you will helping people to live moreindependently and have a better quality of life.The following pages contain real life, inspirational journeys andhighlights the diverse range of careers available within Social Careand how to apply for them.Want to find out more? Take a look.23

CARE WORKER / CARE ASSISTANT /SENIOR CARE WORKER /SUPPORT WORKERCare Workers supportpeople who havedirect care needs.In this role you willsupport people withall aspects of their dayto day living.Care Workers can workin a care home, inpeople’s own homes orin the community. CareWorkers who work inthe community aresometimes calledDomiciliary Carers,which often involvestravelling to differentpeople’s houses. Youcould work with lotsof different peopleincluding adults with24learning disabilities,physical disabilities,substance misuseissues, mental healthconditions and olderpeople.Care Workers dutiescan include but arenot limited to: Booking andgoing with people toappointments. Encouraging andsupporting people tolive as independentlyas possible and doingthe things they wantto do. Supporting people atmeal times witheating and drinking. Supporting peopleto access social andphysical activitiesthat interest them. Helping withpersonal care such asassisting withwashing anddressing. Monitoring theperson’s healthby taking theirtemperature,checking theirpulse rate, respirationand weight, andpossibly helping withmedication.

ADVANCE Health and Social Care ProspectusCare Workers/CareAssistants don’t haveany supervisory duties,but will be supervisedby either a manager orSenior Care Worker.Support Workers mayprovide additional helpsuch as advice abouthousing, learning lifeskills such as cookingor budgeting andproviding emotionalsupport andbefriending.QUALIFICATIONSThere are no specificentry qualificationsneeded but workersmust go through aDisclosure and BarringService (DBS) check.New Care Workers arerequired to completethe Care Certificatewithin the first 12weeks of employment.Training relevant to thejob for example, foodhygiene, health andsafety and moving andhandling training willbe given on the job.It is recommendedthat a Level 2 Diplomain Health and SocialCare is undertakenonce a Care Workerhas completed theCare Certificate.Care Workers canwork in a care home,in people’s ownhomes or in thecommunity.25

CASE STUDYIANSENIOR CARE ASSISTANTThe Parklands Residential Care Home26Originally I was afactory manager andgot made redundant.After that I did somevoluntary work withadults with Autism,this then enabled meto apply to work inthis field which I didfor 15 years. I workedhard and completedtraining up to a level 5,to enable me to be aRegistered Manager.Compliance Managerin a Nursing Homewhich involved caringfor elderly people.Unfortunately, I wasmade redundant,however with all myprevious experienceI then applied for theSenior Care Assistantjob at The ParklandsResidential Care Home,which is where I worknow.In this time I havealso worked as aNursing Assistant andMy job involves meoverseeing the runningof my shift, makingsure staff are deployedwere they need to beto care for the residentsand I administermedication toresidents. I work withother professionalsinvolved in caringfor our residents likeDoctors, District Nursesand Social Workers.It is my responsibilityto do care plans forall residents andmake sure they areup to date. It is alsoimportant to havegood links withresidents’ familiesand building goodrelationships withthem is part of my job.I like working as partof a team and liketo think I make adifference to the livesof residents I care for.I always take time tochat and enjoy therelationship I havewith them. Please givethe Health and SocialCare sector a try, asyou too can have asuccessful career inthis area.

ADVANCE Health and Social Care ProspectusCASE STUDYDONNACARE ASSISTANTBennfield HouseI started work atBennfield House 10years ago as a cleaner.Whilst I was a cleaner,I was always willingto help out servingbreakfast and assistingresidents who neededhelp to eat their food. Iknow how to cook, soon occasions to coverstaff on holidays andsickness I cooked forthe residents the mealsthey liked and I alsoworked in the laundry.Then I started to helpout with our residentson the care side andfrom the beginningof 2019 I have been aCare Assistant. Sincethen I have completedmy Care Certificateand I am now workingtowards my Level 2qualification in Healthand Social Care.Every day I am involvedin the handover ofinformation from thestaff going home andstaff coming on shift. Iwork with a partner toassist residents gettingup out of bed, goingto the toilet, gettingbathed or showeredand dressed for theday. If a resident needsassistance with cuttingup food, eating a mealand having a drink,then that is part ofmy job.I like working on a rotabasis and do two 12hour shifts a week. Thismeans I have plenty oftime to see my familyand do things I needto do. I live locally, so Idon’t have far to travelto work and if I wantI can pick extra shiftsup to help out, whenother staff are off. I likeworking as part of ateam, “we are like afamily”. I enjoy knowingthe residents and theirfamilies. I get to go outwith residents to thecinema, out for a mealin the local pub, to thelocal shops and thepark in summer.We have a routine tothe shift, but everyday is different, todaywon’t be the same astomorrow.I love my job andwhat I do in my job,by making surethe residents arelooked after andwell cared for.27

CASE STUDYROSEMARYCARERS SUPPORT WORKERDoncaster Carers Reach Out ServiceWhen it comes totalking about my jobrole, it is important thatyou understand I workwith unpaid carers thatare family members orfriends and not CareWorkers, who are inpaid employment.I have always workedin the voluntary sector,previously workingfor Age UK, SouthYorkshire Centrefor Inclusive Living,Doncaster Partnershipfor Carers and Scope,all with a similar rolein supporting carers.I started working forCarers Reach Outservice in 2018.As part of my job role,I attend events topromote the service,myself and three othercolleagues provide28for carers. I also workwith Social Workersand other workersfrom National HealthService. I visit carersin their own homesto provide them withinformation aboutwhat is available tosupport them in theircaring role. I speakUrdu, Punjabi, Hinduand Mirpuri, so if thereare any languagebarriers I can help withcommunicating.Another part of my jobrole is to facilitate andsupport carers to runsocial groups for carersfrom Black, Asianand Minority Ethnicgroups. The carerscan share experiencesand learn from eachother. I have workedwith colleagues fromDoncaster Counciland National HealthService to arrangelearning sessionsabout subjects that arerelevant in supportingcarers with their caringrole. I encourage carersto buddy up and meeteach other outside ofthe group, so they cansupport each otherand gain confidence.As a group we havebeen on day trips, outfor lunch, had partiesto celebrate and wedid a sponsored walkto raise funds to buyan urn for making hotdrinks.I enjoy my job a lotespecially when I getnice feedback, and Ifeel happy when I amhelping people. I ama people-person, so Ididn’t want to do a jobsitting behind a desk.I am a carer myselfand so feel passionateabout supportingcarers and will alwaysgo the extra mileto involve carers inother things that arehappening in theircommunity.The work I do makesme feel proud ofmyself.

ADVANCE Health and Social Care ProspectusCASE STUDYLEHANNESENIOR HOME CARE WORKERDanum Home CareAt the age of 16, Iwanted to work withchildren and appliedto college to do theNNEB Qualificationto be able to workwith children. I wasdisappointed when Ididn’t get in, but wastransferred onto theCity and Guilds 331course, where I hadthe opportunity tohave work placementswith children withdisabilities and olderpeople. That was thestart of me working inAdult Social Care.After finishing thecourse I worked in anursing home caringfor people that wereelderly and infirm, Iwas only 18, but lovedthe challenges andlearning that waspart of the job role.After that I workedin various other carehomes in Norwich, stillenjoying the work andinteracting and gettingto know the residents.Just before leavingwork to have mychildren I worked for anursing agency, duringthis time I had my firstexperience of providingcare and support topeople in their ownhomes. I loved beingwith people in theirown homes and out inthe community. Duringthe time I was at homewith my children Istill continued to carefor family membersand neighbours thatneeded some support.It’s about my big heartfor caring.Once my daughter hadleft school, I was readyto go back to wor

34 Adult Social Worker and Mental Health Social Worker 38 Community Support and Outreach worker 42 Management . We are also guided by our values of 'WE CARE', which stand for: We always put the patient first . is part of our core offer as an employer and organisation. As Doncaster and Worksop's largest