Job summary
The KCHFT learning disability team uses a positive multi-disciplinary model to provide direct specialist clinicalexpertise, behavioural and engagement support and access to developmental opportunities to people withlearning disabilities and their families and carers. We also facilitate reasonable adjustments to enable peopleto access mainstream healthcare services where these best meet their health needs. The multi-disciplinaryteams of OTs, nurses, SLTS, PTs and a specialist vision and hearing service work in four geographic localitiesacross the County and work in an alliance with the social care teams for Kent County Council (KCC) and the LDteams within the Mental Health Trust (KMPT) to provide a co-ordinated and holistic combined service for peoplewith learning disabilities.
The Vision and Hearing Support Team support people with a learning disability to access good vision andhearing care from mainstream services. We can support with screening, familiarisation programmes, makingreasonable adjustments and understanding outcomes. We believe anyone can have their vision and hearingassessed regardless of disability, and that everybody has an equal right to good care regarding their vision andhearing. We use identified pathways to ensure people have equal opportunity to access mainstream optometry,ophthalmology, audiology and Ear Nose and Throat healthcare services.
Any queries please contact James Crust Vision and Hearing Service Manager, james.crust@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Carry out initial assessment and implement agreed interventions/advice to promote and enhance a person'soutcome, under the guidance of the service manager. This is followed by monitoring and documenting theperson's progress using an evidence-based format that will contribute to providing clinical outcomes.Manage their own caseload using the Trust's EPR system and be able to independently organise theirschedule and workload.Help to support carer's in the management of a person's specific visual, hearing and communication needs.The role will include working with other multi-disciplinary professionals based within an integrated team,within the framework of clinical governance procedures and will be undertaken in a variety of communitysettings according to the needs of the person and/or reason for intervention.Visual and hearing impaired specific communication support and advice, and/or deafblind specificcommunication support and advice. Environmental assessments, familiarisation and desensitisationprogrammes, support at appointments, hearing screening including otoscopy, otoacoustic emission screening,pure tone audiometry screening, tympanometry, creation and provision of accessible information relating tovisual/hearing related conditions, delivery of vision/hearing awareness training, functional visual and hearingassessments.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Desirable
- Mentorship / Coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Healthcare worker Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster / AT-P / CIS)
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community environment Experience of working with people with a learning disability, their services and carers. Experience and awareness of / or supporting someone with: routine eye tests / hearing assessment / eye surgery / vision or hearing loss / dual sensory loss / deafblindness
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care Knowledge of up to date clinical practice Understands the role and remit of a Band 4
Desirable
- Awareness of current guidance related to vision and hearing assessments. Awareness of current guidance related to vision and hearing assessments related to people with a learning disability. Knowledge of the various assessments and equipment involved during a typical vision assessment, and purpose of those assessments. Knowledge of the various assessments and equipment involved during a typical hearing assessment, and purpose of those assessments.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative Moderate IT skills
Desirable
- Skilled at, or willingness to train/learn basic otoscopy / tympanometry / pure tone audiometry for screening purposes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the Registered Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures Ability to manage own time effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Desirable
- Mentorship / Coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Healthcare worker Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster / AT-P / CIS)
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community environment Experience of working with people with a learning disability, their services and carers. Experience and awareness of / or supporting someone with: routine eye tests / hearing assessment / eye surgery / vision or hearing loss / dual sensory loss / deafblindness
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care Knowledge of up to date clinical practice Understands the role and remit of a Band 4
Desirable
- Awareness of current guidance related to vision and hearing assessments. Awareness of current guidance related to vision and hearing assessments related to people with a learning disability. Knowledge of the various assessments and equipment involved during a typical vision assessment, and purpose of those assessments. Knowledge of the various assessments and equipment involved during a typical hearing assessment, and purpose of those assessments.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative Moderate IT skills
Desirable
- Skilled at, or willingness to train/learn basic otoscopy / tympanometry / pure tone audiometry for screening purposes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the Registered Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures Ability to manage own time effectively
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
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).
