Job summary
Trusted Assessors were introduced to Leicestershire Partnership Trust 2
years ago, with an aim to support and facilitate discharges from Mental Health
Services for Older People (MHSOP) to residential and nursing care home
providers. The successful applicant will complete a team of two, joining an
experienced Trusted Assessor that has been involved since the piloting of the
role. The post holder will be the expert in Trusted Assessment and will nurture
and develop trusting relationships between Leicestershire Partnership Trust
services, social services and care homes, supporting patients and families in
the process.
The post looks to strengthen relationships between our community providers
and the acute setting, to ensure that discharges are high quality, person
centred and ultimately successful, resulting in fewer failed discharges. The
Trusted Assessor will be required to identify and problem-solve upcoming
barriers to discharge and demonstrate the abilities to challenge senior
professionals where indicated. The Trusted Assessor will be required to work
flexibly and collaboratively within multiple MDTs, to proactively identify
patients needs and to ensure least restrictive and holistic approaches to care
are facilitated.
The post holder will be
working as part of the patient flow team, leading meetings as required and
consolidating information from all professionals, patients and family members
to assure a safe and timely discharge.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to be able to form relationships with internal
and external stakeholders, enabling the post holder to work collaboratively to
ensure a timely discharge.
To screen, gather information assess and plan care for adults. To
include the consideration of any communication and cultural needs.
Pre-discharge assessment will be completed for individuals that are returning
to a residential / nursing home, those new to a care home, or those whose needs
have changed and need to move from residential care to nursing care.
To identify and investigate appropriate resources relating to the
individual needs and to work with fast track individuals to ensure discharge is
as rapid as possible.
To interpret complex information and produce high quality assessment
documents. The post holder will have good analytical skills, able to
assimilate, interpret and present complex information from a range of varied
sources to provide a person-centred assessment report.
To attend Discharge meetings and Multi-disciplinary Team meetings, to
pro-actively identify individuals suitable for services. This could also
include arranging any practical needs to ensure the individual can return to
the care home safely from hospital.
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post looks to strengthen relationships between our community providers
and the acute setting, to ensure that discharges are high quality, person
centred and ultimately successful, resulting in fewer failed discharges. The
Trusted Assessor will be required to identify and problem-solve upcoming
barriers to discharge and demonstrate the abilities to challenge senior
professionals where indicated. The Trusted Assessor will be required to work
flexibly and collaboratively within multiple MDTs, to proactively identify
patients needs and to ensure least restrictive and holistic approaches to care
are facilitated.
The post holder will be working as part of the patient flow team,
leading meetings as required and consolidating information from all
professionals, patients and family members to assure a safe and timely
discharge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post looks to strengthen relationships between our community providers
and the acute setting, to ensure that discharges are high quality, person
centred and ultimately successful, resulting in fewer failed discharges. The
Trusted Assessor will be required to identify and problem-solve upcoming
barriers to discharge and demonstrate the abilities to challenge senior
professionals where indicated. The Trusted Assessor will be required to work
flexibly and collaboratively within multiple MDTs, to proactively identify
patients needs and to ensure least restrictive and holistic approaches to care
are facilitated.
The post holder will be working as part of the patient flow team,
leading meetings as required and consolidating information from all
professionals, patients and family members to assure a safe and timely
discharge.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development. Good analytical skills, able to assimilate, interpret and present complex information from a range of varied sources to provide a person-centred assessment report. Ability to challenge constructively and use assertiveness skill. Experience with organising own work, working without supervision, referring to team manager when necessary. Identifies ways to work collaboratively with colleagues, services and partners to deliver common objectives. Able to build effective working relationships based on trust and confidence, and communicate with individuals, colleagues and stakeholders in an honest and open way. Effectively manages expectations and responds to needs, in a timely and caring manner. Experience of working in a constantly changing environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute inpatient setting.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Is tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treats others with respect. Imparts unwelcome news and can deal with some challenging behaviours including verbal aggression. Upholds the highest standards of professionalism, is respectful of all customers and stakeholders and their opinions and decisions. Consistently displays empathy when dealing with others and demonstrates an encouraging and reassuring attitude. Able to prioritise own work effectively. Basic IT skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional knowledge in Health and Social Care. Registration with NMC or HPC. Work within Code of Professional Practice or Professional Guidelines relevant to the role. Able to meet the physical demands of the role which will include visits to hospital and care home settings.
Desirable
- Additional education to at least Post Grad Diploma level or equivalent in a relevant specialist area
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development. Good analytical skills, able to assimilate, interpret and present complex information from a range of varied sources to provide a person-centred assessment report. Ability to challenge constructively and use assertiveness skill. Experience with organising own work, working without supervision, referring to team manager when necessary. Identifies ways to work collaboratively with colleagues, services and partners to deliver common objectives. Able to build effective working relationships based on trust and confidence, and communicate with individuals, colleagues and stakeholders in an honest and open way. Effectively manages expectations and responds to needs, in a timely and caring manner. Experience of working in a constantly changing environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute inpatient setting.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Is tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treats others with respect. Imparts unwelcome news and can deal with some challenging behaviours including verbal aggression. Upholds the highest standards of professionalism, is respectful of all customers and stakeholders and their opinions and decisions. Consistently displays empathy when dealing with others and demonstrates an encouraging and reassuring attitude. Able to prioritise own work effectively. Basic IT skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional knowledge in Health and Social Care. Registration with NMC or HPC. Work within Code of Professional Practice or Professional Guidelines relevant to the role. Able to meet the physical demands of the role which will include visits to hospital and care home settings.
Desirable
- Additional education to at least Post Grad Diploma level or equivalent in a relevant specialist area
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).
