Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic an enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Health Care Professional to join a well-established Trusted Assessor Team within Hull and East Riding Intermediate Care. The role requires the post holders to competently assess patient's suitability for rehabilitation following inpatient hospital treatment. The role also involves the assessment of patients who may not be managing in their home environment and require rehabilitation within a bedded unit facility.
There is the requirement to work between CHCP Bases as required and in reach into Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. As a Trusted Assessor you will play a vital role into the Intermediate care model. This involves closely working with system partners to optimise patient care.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team and will receive regular supervision, the Intermediate Care team is proactive in supporting development opportunities.
The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge base, good time management skills and be able to demonstrate relevant experience for this role. You should have an excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff from all disciplines whilst maintaining high professional standards.
Trusted Assessor within Intermediate Care is a 7 day, 8am to 8pm service, therefore the post holder will be required to participate in the weekend Rota.
The successful applicant will be required to travel between the community bedded units and patient's homes in and around Hull and should therefore have access to a suitable means of transport.
For further information please contact Sorelle Moore, Operations Manager- Trusted Assessor Sorelle.moore@nhs.net or Julie Train, Team Lead- Trusted Assessor julie.train@nhs.net .
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy, occupational Therapy or nursing equivalent
- Current full HCPC/NMC Registration
- Post-graduate diploma in relevant area
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to justify clinical decisions to other Medical Staff, colleagues and other professionals
- Competent in skills appropriate to the post e.g. Carry out clinical assessment of patient need in line with intermediate care team requirements
- Evidence of CPD activity, including nationally recognised post graduate training in relevant speciality to Diploma level or equivalent
- Evidence of reflective practice, IST and CPD portfolio
- Autonomous practitioner works within codes of practice, policies and guidelines.
- Accountable for own professional action
- Contributes to the development of policy.
Desirable
- Evidence with involvement with clinical governance agenda
Experience
Essential
- Broad based clinical experience covering main speciality areas including community work in relevant specialism.
- Able to work alone/unsupervised.
- Ability to supervise more junior staff and support staff.
- Good Time management.
- Ability to manage own caseload.
- Able to work in a MD/Multi-Agency setting
Desirable
- Participation in audit/evaluation/research
- Clinical experience within specialist field
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy, occupational Therapy or nursing equivalent
- Current full HCPC/NMC Registration
- Post-graduate diploma in relevant area
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to justify clinical decisions to other Medical Staff, colleagues and other professionals
- Competent in skills appropriate to the post e.g. Carry out clinical assessment of patient need in line with intermediate care team requirements
- Evidence of CPD activity, including nationally recognised post graduate training in relevant speciality to Diploma level or equivalent
- Evidence of reflective practice, IST and CPD portfolio
- Autonomous practitioner works within codes of practice, policies and guidelines.
- Accountable for own professional action
- Contributes to the development of policy.
Desirable
- Evidence with involvement with clinical governance agenda
Experience
Essential
- Broad based clinical experience covering main speciality areas including community work in relevant specialism.
- Able to work alone/unsupervised.
- Ability to supervise more junior staff and support staff.
- Good Time management.
- Ability to manage own caseload.
- Able to work in a MD/Multi-Agency setting
Desirable
- Participation in audit/evaluation/research
- Clinical experience within specialist field
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).