Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Placement Coordinator supporting the transfer of care and placement function within the Care Coordination Centre. The hours of work will be covering a 7 day shift pattern working within the hours of 08.00 am - 18.30 pm
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working to deliver the vision of the One Health and Care Partnership improving people's outcomes and experience by navigating to services at the right time, in the right place.
Working collaboratively with Essex County Council Service Placement Team in sourcing placements or provision of care and with Clinical staff, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists to deliver bespoke intervention work including assessment of risk through direct work, within a quality assurance process.
Main duties of the job
To receive referrals by telephone or electronically which are recorded onto CCC digital patient tracker and EPR.
To perform the initial checks of the electronic referral for comprehensiveness and accuracy.
To gather a current holistic overview of the adults' health and care journey. This will inform the decision making around the complexity and priority level of the referral.
Following an appraisal of the adult's needs the referral will be directly referred to a service, or where there is any doubt surrounding next steps, you will escalate to the CCC Professional Lead to step in to make the decision.
To escalate issues related to actions which remain unresolved or complex to the Professional Lead in a timely manner.
Following each referral received, to update the EPR and patient tracker with all appropriate data relating to the adult to maintain a live overview of system capacity and adult transfers of care.
To provide up-to-date information to the triage team, professional lead and MDT team for any system escalation calls and provide updates to system partners when requested.
To coordinate MDT meetings as required, liaising with team members, minute taking, recording actions and follow up.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To receive referrals by telephone or electronically which are recorded onto CCC digital patient tracker and EPR.
To perform the initial checks of the electronic referral for comprehensiveness and accuracy.
To gather a current holistic overview of the adults health and care journey. This will inform the decision making around the complexity and priority level of the referral.
Following an appraisal of the adults needs the referral will be directly referred to a service, or where there is any doubt surrounding next steps, you will escalate to the CCC Professional Lead to step in to make the decision.
To escalate issues related to actions which remain unresolved or complex to the Professional Lead in a timely manner.
Following each referral received, to update the EPR and patient tracker with all appropriate data relating to the adult to maintain a live overview of system capacity and adult transfers of care.
To provide up-to-date information to the triage team, professional lead and MDT team for any system escalation calls and provide updates to system partners when requested.
To coordinate MDT meetings as required, liaising with team members, minute taking, recording actions and follow up.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To receive referrals by telephone or electronically which are recorded onto CCC digital patient tracker and EPR.
To perform the initial checks of the electronic referral for comprehensiveness and accuracy.
To gather a current holistic overview of the adults health and care journey. This will inform the decision making around the complexity and priority level of the referral.
Following an appraisal of the adults needs the referral will be directly referred to a service, or where there is any doubt surrounding next steps, you will escalate to the CCC Professional Lead to step in to make the decision.
To escalate issues related to actions which remain unresolved or complex to the Professional Lead in a timely manner.
Following each referral received, to update the EPR and patient tracker with all appropriate data relating to the adult to maintain a live overview of system capacity and adult transfers of care.
To provide up-to-date information to the triage team, professional lead and MDT team for any system escalation calls and provide updates to system partners when requested.
To coordinate MDT meetings as required, liaising with team members, minute taking, recording actions and follow up.
Person Specification
Proven Adminstration Experience
Essential
- Years Experience / Certification
Desirable
Experience in working in a NHS setting
Essential
- Years Experience / Certification
Desirable
Understanding of health care practices
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge of Clinical Systems
Essential
Desirable
Excellent Communication Skills
Essential
Desirable
Experience of Collabrative working in a MDT team
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Proven Adminstration Experience
Essential
- Years Experience / Certification
Desirable
Experience in working in a NHS setting
Essential
- Years Experience / Certification
Desirable
Understanding of health care practices
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge of Clinical Systems
Essential
Desirable
Excellent Communication Skills
Essential
Desirable
Experience of Collabrative working in a MDT team
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).
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).