Job summary
The key function of the Referral and Assessment Team (R.A.T.) is to provide a holistic initial assessment of all new episodes of care referred to the Extended Primary Care Teams (EPCT) - Planned Care. The R.A.T will ensure thorough and holistic assessments are undertaken, identify care needs, complete required actions such as equipment ordering, onward referrals and completing a detailed care plan for all patients who will require ongoing care. The R.A.T will care for patients within the community, in their own residence including residential homes and will escalate to the Rapid Response (Unplanned care) where it is required to prevent a hospital admission where appropriate. The R.A.T will also fulfil the clinical triage component for all referrals to the EPCT Services.The aim of the R.A.T, is to provide outstanding care, creating a seamless patient journey/experience. This will be achieved through effective multidisciplinary team working, comprising of registered & unregistered Nurses, Occupational therapists and Physiotherapists.The R.A.T will work collaboratively with wider health & social care organisations, service users and careers.
Main duties of the job
All referrals to the EPCT are processed by the Single Point of Access (SPA). The referrals are screened and assigned for an assessment within 24 hours based on their clinical need by the RAT, as a component of the Integrated Discharge Hub (IDH).The Physiotherapist will complete the initial holistic assessment, onward referrals and all relevant documentation completed on EMIS including care plans, handheld records will be left in the patients' residence within 24 hours of contact with patient. This include ordering all required equipment. The case will then be handed to the Planned Care Team who will plan and arrange subsequent visits.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The R.A.T team will coordinate short episodes of care, working collaboratively with community partners utilising population health, health promotion & education.The R.A.T is a multidisciplinary lead team with each member performing distinct roles with discipline specific responsibilities. This will include facilitating holistic assessments with patients / family & careers to identify and anticipate future care needs, including onward referrals.Each professional will follow and adhere to their respective professional code of conduct, e.g., Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professionals council (HCPC) including upholding the Trust policies, values and guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The R.A.T team will coordinate short episodes of care, working collaboratively with community partners utilising population health, health promotion & education.The R.A.T is a multidisciplinary lead team with each member performing distinct roles with discipline specific responsibilities. This will include facilitating holistic assessments with patients / family & careers to identify and anticipate future care needs, including onward referrals.Each professional will follow and adhere to their respective professional code of conduct, e.g., Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professionals council (HCPC) including upholding the Trust policies, values and guidelines.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
Desirable
- Management and leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of co-coordinating and managing a team.
- Ability to assess, monitor, plan and evaluate patient care
- Effective communication skills written
Desirable
- Ability to organize and deliver a high standard of evidence research based clinical physiotherapy care
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies
- High level of judgement, critical thinking and analysis in clinical decision making
- Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize and work in a self directed way, ensuring that deadlines are met in a timely manner
- Evidence of working independently
- 5. Management and Leadership skills
Desirable
- Flexibility and reliability
Other
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
Desirable
- Management and leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of co-coordinating and managing a team.
- Ability to assess, monitor, plan and evaluate patient care
- Effective communication skills written
Desirable
- Ability to organize and deliver a high standard of evidence research based clinical physiotherapy care
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies
- High level of judgement, critical thinking and analysis in clinical decision making
- Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize and work in a self directed way, ensuring that deadlines are met in a timely manner
- Evidence of working independently
- 5. Management and Leadership skills
Desirable
- Flexibility and reliability
Other
Essential
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
