Job summary
The main purpose of the role is to work as an autonomous practitioner within the QEF Care and Rehabilitation Centre working closely with acute services, GPs and those who refer clients for consideration to our inpatient rehabilitation services.You will be responsible for fulfilling the service clinical triage requirements and will need to undertake assessments of clients with a range of clinical presentations, many of which will have a neurological diagnosis or condition.You will need to use specialist clinical reasoning, evidence based practice, enhanced assessment, problem solving and decision-making skills, to identify the client needs, determine suitability for our service and make recommendations on the clinical pathway the client will most benefit from.This will be a crucial role in the development of a trusted assessor process with those referring into our Care and Rehab Service.
Main duties of the job
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects for your own and delegated work. To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines. To undertake specialist holistic rehab assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi pathologies) making use of clinical reasoning skills. This may include face assessment or telephone assessment / triage. To control and manage triage calls effectively by using skilled questioning, active listening and excellent verbal communication skills in a calm, professional manner. To evaluate patient progress, write reports and assessments and being responsible for the handover To effectively communicate with patients, family members, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication, e.g. hearing loss, diminished sight, depression, aphasia, speech problems, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems and pain To work in line with QEF policies and procedures. (Full duties in the Job description)
About us
QEF & ITS FAMILY OF CHARITIES
QEF is a Surrey based charity committed to providing life-transforming services that enable people with disabilities to increase their independence and achieve their goals in life.QEF Care and Rehab Centre (CRC) is a state of the art 48 bedded rehab centre. We offer four different client pathways to include Neuro Rehabilitation, General Rehabilitation, Complex Neurological Care and Out Patient / Respite Services
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the business development team, and admissions and discharge coordinator, sharing findings of your assessment in a proactive and timely manner so to support effective and efficient communication to referrers regarding outcome of clinical triage and the safe admission of clients.
To be responsible for the handover process to the relevant QEF CRC clinical staff regarding outcome of clinical triage and /or face assessment, including recommendations for therapy input, and appropriate rehab program with the aim to create a smooth and effective transition of care from clients place of residence into to the CRC
To effectively communicate with patients, family members, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication, e.g. hearing loss, diminished sight, depression, aphasia, speech problems, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems and pain
To work within your own professional body such as the RCN, CSP or RCOT, demonstrating a good working knowledge of national and local standards of practice in keeping with legal and operational requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the business development team, and admissions and discharge coordinator, sharing findings of your assessment in a proactive and timely manner so to support effective and efficient communication to referrers regarding outcome of clinical triage and the safe admission of clients.
To be responsible for the handover process to the relevant QEF CRC clinical staff regarding outcome of clinical triage and /or face assessment, including recommendations for therapy input, and appropriate rehab program with the aim to create a smooth and effective transition of care from clients place of residence into to the CRC
To effectively communicate with patients, family members, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication, e.g. hearing loss, diminished sight, depression, aphasia, speech problems, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems and pain
To work within your own professional body such as the RCN, CSP or RCOT, demonstrating a good working knowledge of national and local standards of practice in keeping with legal and operational requirements
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate and evidence effective clinical skills equivalent to Band 6 competency level
- Able to demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge of varied neurological conditions; Examples include ABI, TBI, incomplete spinal injury, Guillan Barre and Multiple Sclerosis
- Able to complete a full and thorough neurorehab assessment
- Familiar with and understands requirements for the use of varied pieces of rehabilitation equipment for transfer and mobility purposes
- Understanding of what rehabilitation potential and change means and how this may be captured through use of rehab outcomes
- Experience of setting goal
- Ability to prioritise workload and remain calm
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills
- Able to communicate effectively with clients, carers, AHPS and wider team members
- Ability to triage a diverse range of referrals and make decisions
- Able to identify risks and act accordingly with regard to safety of patients and others
- Able to work autonomously and / or within the MDT when required
- Ability to receive and act on developmental feedback
Experience
Essential
- 5 years + post qualification clinical experience
- 3 years + Community experience
- 3 years + Experience with neurologically impaired adults
- Solid experience of working in a team / MDT environment
- Experience of working in a rehab setting
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of carrying a caseload
- Experience of making decisions based on clinical rationale
Desirable
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse or post graduate physiotherapist / occupational therapist
- Current NMC or HCPC registration
- Completed Mentorship and / or clinical supervision training
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate training Msc, MSc modules, PGDip, PGcert
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate and evidence effective clinical skills equivalent to Band 6 competency level
- Able to demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge of varied neurological conditions; Examples include ABI, TBI, incomplete spinal injury, Guillan Barre and Multiple Sclerosis
- Able to complete a full and thorough neurorehab assessment
- Familiar with and understands requirements for the use of varied pieces of rehabilitation equipment for transfer and mobility purposes
- Understanding of what rehabilitation potential and change means and how this may be captured through use of rehab outcomes
- Experience of setting goal
- Ability to prioritise workload and remain calm
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills
- Able to communicate effectively with clients, carers, AHPS and wider team members
- Ability to triage a diverse range of referrals and make decisions
- Able to identify risks and act accordingly with regard to safety of patients and others
- Able to work autonomously and / or within the MDT when required
- Ability to receive and act on developmental feedback
Experience
Essential
- 5 years + post qualification clinical experience
- 3 years + Community experience
- 3 years + Experience with neurologically impaired adults
- Solid experience of working in a team / MDT environment
- Experience of working in a rehab setting
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of carrying a caseload
- Experience of making decisions based on clinical rationale
Desirable
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse or post graduate physiotherapist / occupational therapist
- Current NMC or HCPC registration
- Completed Mentorship and / or clinical supervision training
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate training Msc, MSc modules, PGDip, PGcert
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
