Clinical Screener - Single Point of Access (SPA)

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a permanent position within the Integrated Independence Team for an innovative, enthusiastic and experienced administrative assistant to be a Clinical Screener within the Integrated Independence Team single point of access.

We are looking for a Band 4 Assistant to coordinate the initial screening of all referrals into the service, as part of the Single Point of Access team. The role would also be well suited to an experienced member of a community therapies referral/co-ordination hub (or discharge hub). In doing this you will work as part of a strong multidisciplinary team, within an interdisciplinary working model, to facilitate hospital discharge and prevent acute admission.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

Together with the team of Clinical Co-ordinators, coordinate the referrals into the Single Point of Access team, screening all non-complex referrals and allocating cases to appropriate care pathways and IIT colleagues
To provide first point of contact assistance/advice for referrers, health professionals and service users, forwarding callers to Single Point of Access team Clinical Co-ordinators as appropriate
Liaising with primary, secondary, health and social care providers, to facilitate service users into appropriate Integrated Independence Team pathway or declining referrals where necessary
Assess clients referred as appropriate to decide on appropriateness for the service
To manage an individual caseload of service users with provision of therapy assistant assessment, treatment and liaison with Integrated Independence Team colleagues for advice or support as required.
To update all electronic systems in conjunction with Single Point of Access Clinical Co-ordinators including referral email account, spreadsheets and RiO system.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Date posted

28 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year p.a. inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

293-EMRS1-0406

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills / Abilities

Essential

The ability to interpret clinical information, use analytical and problem solving skills to inform decision making.
Coordinates and manages the caseload including prioritising the workload, appropriate use of escalation plan, time management and delegation
A competent level of IT skills including user knowledge of core Microsoft Office packages, ECDL or equivalent
Converse with and listen to the views of service users and their families

Desirable

Developed clinical assessment and rehabilitation treatment skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of work in the NHS or Local Authority or experience in an equivalent health care provider
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
Experience of working with people with rehabilitation needs
Experience of working in a client centred, goal orientated way

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of rehabilitation services health and social care needs
An understanding of the implications of cultural difference for service delivery
An understanding of the NHS and Social Care, especially community based services
Knowledge of promoting independence

Trust Values

Essential

Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills / Abilities

Essential

The ability to interpret clinical information, use analytical and problem solving skills to inform decision making.
Coordinates and manages the caseload including prioritising the workload, appropriate use of escalation plan, time management and delegation
A competent level of IT skills including user knowledge of core Microsoft Office packages, ECDL or equivalent
Converse with and listen to the views of service users and their families

Desirable

Developed clinical assessment and rehabilitation treatment skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of work in the NHS or Local Authority or experience in an equivalent health care provider
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
Experience of working with people with rehabilitation needs
Experience of working in a client centred, goal orientated way

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of rehabilitation services health and social care needs
An understanding of the implications of cultural difference for service delivery
An understanding of the NHS and Social Care, especially community based services
Knowledge of promoting independence

Trust Values

Essential

Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.