Job summary
Are you a people person, caring and want to make a difference? If yes then this could be for you. An exciting opportunity is available for a Registered General Nurse , qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, to work for Lincolnshire Community Health Services (LCHS). The Assertive In-Reach Team (AIR) is part of the Integrated Urgent & Emergency Care Division of LCHS and based within the acute hospital. The team cover mainly admission avoidance areas - A&E, UTC, SDEC, Fracture Clinic and work closely with our other community services and stakeholders based within the community and acute. The AIR team is pivotal in preventing admission to the hospital ensuring patient needs can be safely met back in the community with the emphasis on home first.
If you relish working under pressure, have an eye for service improvement and always put the person at the heart of everything you do we look forward to hearing from you. Within LCHS we are driven to make healthcare fit for the future, if you feel the same then this role is not to be missed.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY
Main duties of the job
To work as an accountable and autonomous practitioner. Recognising and responding to requests for patient reviews in a timely manner enabling a rapid continuation of flow back to the community, to avoid admission to hospital. As well as pro-actively identifying potential patients for admission avoidance, working to the "homefirst" principle. To be able to work alone and also as part of a MDT ensuring the patient stays centre of any decision and plan. Ability to liaise with other key stakeholders and services to provide the most appropriate support/onward needs of the patient.
Ability to think outside of the "box", have influencing skills and ability to lead discussions. To demonstrate well informed clinical decision making in order to provide support and advice to patients, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary teams.
Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and respond in a timely responsive way.
About us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev'
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ability to recognise the un-well patient and respond appropriately.Forge strong and effective links with acute and community health services,adult care and other key stakeholders who are central to effectiveservice planning and deliveryEnsure that health and safety procedures and safe working practices aremaintained by self and others in the workplaceAct as a senior specialist advisor for the serviceProvide senior leadership, ensuring the highest standard of care, supported by evidence based practice.Be able to evaluate risk, complex needs and make sound and effectivedecisions alone and as part of the multi-disciplinary teamMake professionally autonomous decisions for which you are accountablefor, using well-informed decision making and problem solving skills. Undertake medicine management review for patients
To apply for the AIR Practitioner role you must hold current registration as a Registered General Nurse or AHP. You should hold a degree level qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience. You must have evidence of leadership, development and effective relationship skills.
The Integrated Urgent and Emergency Care services in Lincolnshire see thousands of patients every year both in the acute setting and community. As well as providing a urgent response, we are responsible for the management of patient flow across our system, working with partners from a range of other organisations to deliver care closer to home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ability to recognise the un-well patient and respond appropriately.Forge strong and effective links with acute and community health services,adult care and other key stakeholders who are central to effectiveservice planning and deliveryEnsure that health and safety procedures and safe working practices aremaintained by self and others in the workplaceAct as a senior specialist advisor for the serviceProvide senior leadership, ensuring the highest standard of care, supported by evidence based practice.Be able to evaluate risk, complex needs and make sound and effectivedecisions alone and as part of the multi-disciplinary teamMake professionally autonomous decisions for which you are accountablefor, using well-informed decision making and problem solving skills. Undertake medicine management review for patients
To apply for the AIR Practitioner role you must hold current registration as a Registered General Nurse or AHP. You should hold a degree level qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience. You must have evidence of leadership, development and effective relationship skills.
The Integrated Urgent and Emergency Care services in Lincolnshire see thousands of patients every year both in the acute setting and community. As well as providing a urgent response, we are responsible for the management of patient flow across our system, working with partners from a range of other organisations to deliver care closer to home.
Person Specification
RGN or HCPC registered Therapist
Essential
- Must be RGN or HCPC Therapist
Qualifcation in older people issues
Essential
- Or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with older adults in community
Continuous professional development
Essential
- Recent professional development demonstrated
Desirable
- Evidence of conducting clinical audit
Experience of working in the NHS or related multi-professional setting
Essential
- Recent experience within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of Primary Care
Degree level or equivalent experience & knowledge in a health related subject
Essential
- Degree, equivalent experience in a health related setting
Desirable
- Relevant professional qualification ie community specialist practitioner, District nursing
Post reg experience in a relevant clinical setting
Essential
Desirable
Demonstrate leadership & managment competencies
Essential
- Existing and relevant leadership & management competencies
Desirable
- management or leadership qualification
Ability to prioritise and manage workload
Essential
- Ability to undertake whilst taking account of patients urgent needs
Person Specification
RGN or HCPC registered Therapist
Essential
- Must be RGN or HCPC Therapist
Qualifcation in older people issues
Essential
- Or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with older adults in community
Continuous professional development
Essential
- Recent professional development demonstrated
Desirable
- Evidence of conducting clinical audit
Experience of working in the NHS or related multi-professional setting
Essential
- Recent experience within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of Primary Care
Degree level or equivalent experience & knowledge in a health related subject
Essential
- Degree, equivalent experience in a health related setting
Desirable
- Relevant professional qualification ie community specialist practitioner, District nursing
Post reg experience in a relevant clinical setting
Essential
Desirable
Demonstrate leadership & managment competencies
Essential
- Existing and relevant leadership & management competencies
Desirable
- management or leadership qualification
Ability to prioritise and manage workload
Essential
- Ability to undertake whilst taking account of patients urgent needs
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).
