Job summary
Working as a Palliative Care Trusted Assessor the postholder will need to be an enthusiastic practitioner who will work both independently and collaboratively with the Senior social worker, discharge coordinators and other members service, visiting patients and liaising with other health and social carer professional external to the organisation, as a valued member of the Stockport Specialist Palliative Care Service.
The team is based at Willow House on Stepping Hill Hospital site, Stockport. You will work closely with multi-professional clinicians to deliver an assessment service for patients who are being discharged from the acute care settings.
You will work as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary and supportive team based in the hospital and community and with agile working processes and technology in place. A full induction programme will be provided with the appropriate training and regular supervision as well as an annual appraisal and in- service training.
Main duties of the job
- You will work in the community as an autonomous practitioner visiting patients in their own home, providing a comprehensive assessment of needs under the guidance of qualified community staff.
- You will assess patients in line with your own competencies and provide recommendations to the MDT as part of your assessment
- You will also contribute to the supervision of junior staff and students
- You will follow all Trust standards, policies and procedures, appropriate to the position.
- You will maintain accurate and up to date electronic data and records using the approved system and following national and local standards
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as an autonomous Trusted Assessor supporting and undertaking assessment of care needs, planning and evaluation of care to support discharges from acute setting following no criteria to reside (NCTR) in line with National Discharge policy
- To be able to effectively interview and perform a generic assessment a patient based on the Trusted Assessor Competencies, to establish base line data and identify their problems and needs based on the generic Discharge to Assess assessment.
- To be able to relate findings of the Trusted assessment to refer onwards to the most appropriate professionals if required. To seek support from clinicians within the team if appropriate and to monitor and share the progress of individuals with the support of the MDT.
- To work with patients and carers to identify areas within the generic assessment where the patients mobility and/or functional ability may be maximised by identifying potential rehabilitation needs for patients in the community and refer to the appropriate professionals within the service including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Social Care.
- To be able to give appropriate advice within your competency-based training ensuring patient understanding, co-operation, and compliance. To be able to adjust your approach if the patient has communication or cognitive problems. To engage in partnership working with patients/carers and families to facilitate patient choice
- To facilitate patients smooth transition from hospital, residential or domiciliary care and work to avoid preventable admissions.
- To provide non-clinical supervision of Transfer of care trackers, and students.
- To plan and prioritise your own workload under supervision of a senior member of staff.
- Demonstrate proactive and collaborative working within the wider MDT and promote the Home First Ethos.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as an autonomous Trusted Assessor supporting and undertaking assessment of care needs, planning and evaluation of care to support discharges from acute setting following no criteria to reside (NCTR) in line with National Discharge policy
- To be able to effectively interview and perform a generic assessment a patient based on the Trusted Assessor Competencies, to establish base line data and identify their problems and needs based on the generic Discharge to Assess assessment.
- To be able to relate findings of the Trusted assessment to refer onwards to the most appropriate professionals if required. To seek support from clinicians within the team if appropriate and to monitor and share the progress of individuals with the support of the MDT.
- To work with patients and carers to identify areas within the generic assessment where the patients mobility and/or functional ability may be maximised by identifying potential rehabilitation needs for patients in the community and refer to the appropriate professionals within the service including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Social Care.
- To be able to give appropriate advice within your competency-based training ensuring patient understanding, co-operation, and compliance. To be able to adjust your approach if the patient has communication or cognitive problems. To engage in partnership working with patients/carers and families to facilitate patient choice
- To facilitate patients smooth transition from hospital, residential or domiciliary care and work to avoid preventable admissions.
- To provide non-clinical supervision of Transfer of care trackers, and students.
- To plan and prioritise your own workload under supervision of a senior member of staff.
- Demonstrate proactive and collaborative working within the wider MDT and promote the Home First Ethos.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
education & Qualification
Essential
- Evidence of Health-related study at level 2/3
- Care Certificate (or equivalent)
- Willingness to undertake in house Trusted Assessor Course
Desirable
- Grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE English and Maths
- Diploma in Health-Related Field
knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current local and national health and social agenda and developments.
- Demonstrate an understanding of an implication of an issue which could impact on community service provision
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of generic assessments, considering risk factors, holistic needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Delivery of patient care and working in a clinical area.
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring students and junior members of staff.
- Delivery of patient care and working in a community-based setting.
- Experience of working with Adults in a Health and social Care setting.
- Experience of autonomous working.
- Delivery of patient care and working in an intermediate care setting.
- Experience of audit involvement in project work.
skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to support Positive risk taking.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a team.
- Use own initiative
- Computer literate.
- Demonstrate an awareness of patient dignity and respect.
- Flexible and adaptable.
Desirable
- Experience of observing and guiding service users in activities, to promote independence and accurate assessments of need.
work related circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel and be based at different locations.
Person Specification
education & Qualification
Essential
- Evidence of Health-related study at level 2/3
- Care Certificate (or equivalent)
- Willingness to undertake in house Trusted Assessor Course
Desirable
- Grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE English and Maths
- Diploma in Health-Related Field
knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current local and national health and social agenda and developments.
- Demonstrate an understanding of an implication of an issue which could impact on community service provision
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of generic assessments, considering risk factors, holistic needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Delivery of patient care and working in a clinical area.
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring students and junior members of staff.
- Delivery of patient care and working in a community-based setting.
- Experience of working with Adults in a Health and social Care setting.
- Experience of autonomous working.
- Delivery of patient care and working in an intermediate care setting.
- Experience of audit involvement in project work.
skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to support Positive risk taking.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a team.
- Use own initiative
- Computer literate.
- Demonstrate an awareness of patient dignity and respect.
- Flexible and adaptable.
Desirable
- Experience of observing and guiding service users in activities, to promote independence and accurate assessments of need.
work related circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel and be based at different locations.
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).
