Job summary
NHS
Sussex ICB ambition is to create an inclusive working environment which
reflects our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity for all groups. We
are particularly under-represented in staff from Black, Asian, and Minority
Ethnic (BAME) and disabled communities and actively encourage and welcome
applications from these communities. Furthermore, we welcome applications
from reservists and ex-armed forces as we recognise the benefits of the values,
skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us.
We
encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us
confidentially during the application process so that we can statistically
monitor how fair and equitable our recruitment process is and how well we are
reaching applicants from diverse communities and identify where we need to
improve. This information is removed before shortlisting.
All Age Continuing Care (AACC) have
opportunities for band 6 Senior Practitioners to join our Clinical Bank.
The post holder will play a key role across the CHC service,
working within the remit of the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare,
to deliver an effective, efficient and equitable service to the people and
populations of Sussex.
Main duties of the job
Prior experience of CHC would be beneficial, but is not essential for this role, as you will work within an experienced and supportive team who will support you to develop the relevant knowledge required. The post holder should however have experience of working within health or care, and will need excellent verbal and written communication skills, as you will be required to work closely with patients, families, carers and other external partners.
As a Senior Practitioner, your role will include delivery of a
variety of functions across the CHC service, including: Assessment, Reviews,
Care Planning and Case Management.
You will also have the opportunity to work across other areas of
CHC, including audit, appeals, retrospective assessments, complaints,
assessment verification, and many more.
You will be supported to develop the necessary skills and
experience to work across the whole pathway, safely, confidently and
effectively.
Candidates would need to be able to work a minimum of 3 days a week on the bank and would need to be experienced in continuing healthcare.
For more information on our bank, please contact Sarah
Ballinger, Business Operations Manager at sarah.ballinger@nhs.net
About us
NHS Sussex ICB are
committed to enabling team members to work in an agile and flexible way. We
adopt a flexible first approach to working patterns. We empower our people to
work where, when, and how they choose with minimum constraints to support their
wellbeing to sustain good work life balance and to optimise performance and
delivery.
We celebrate
diversity and promote equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and
eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and
promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an
inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right
to be treated with dignity and respect.
Flexible working
requests will be considered for all roles.
Agile working is
not just related to working from different locations or at different times. It
is about effectively utilising technology to improve work practices and to work
differently to increase our overall effectiveness to improve health outcomes
for our population.
Should you require
a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please contact the
Recruitment Team at scw.peopleresource@nhs.net to ensure that measures can be
put in place to support you.
NHS Sussex has
committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2045. As a member of staff
you will be encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working that will
help us achieve that goal.
Working for us -
Sussex Health and Care (ics.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Practitioner, your role will include delivery of a variety of functions across the CHC service, including:
- Assessment
- Reviews
- Care Planning
- Case management
You will also have the opportunity to work across other areas of CHC, including audit, appeals, retrospective assessments, complaints, assessment verification, and many more. You will be supported to develop the necessary skills and experience to work across the whole pathway, safely, confidently and effectively. NHS Sussex is strongly committed to your development, and through a structured 1:1 and appraisal system, will work with you to recognise and create a plan to meet your development needs.
The role will require travel on occasions, to carry out assessments and reviews. Access to transport is therefore necessary, be it personal or public. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.
All CHC staff are expected to work flexibly, when required, to meet the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Practitioner, your role will include delivery of a variety of functions across the CHC service, including:
- Assessment
- Reviews
- Care Planning
- Case management
You will also have the opportunity to work across other areas of CHC, including audit, appeals, retrospective assessments, complaints, assessment verification, and many more. You will be supported to develop the necessary skills and experience to work across the whole pathway, safely, confidently and effectively. NHS Sussex is strongly committed to your development, and through a structured 1:1 and appraisal system, will work with you to recognise and create a plan to meet your development needs.
The role will require travel on occasions, to carry out assessments and reviews. Access to transport is therefore necessary, be it personal or public. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.
All CHC staff are expected to work flexibly, when required, to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or care environment (including acute, community, mental health, local authority etc.)
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
Desirable
- Negotiation, conflict management and influencing skills.
- Involvement in operational processes and evidence of using a problem solving and forward thinking approach.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in patient assessment interpreting both physical and mental health needs and formulating care plans to meet identified needs.
- Demonstrates ability to manage own workload effectively and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales.
- Ability to address complex or sensitive issues in an organised and appropriate manner both verbally and in writing at all levels; written documents, spread sheets.
- Knowledge and experience of working with Safeguarding issues and Policy guidance.
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Best Interests decision making.
- IT literate and working knowledge and computer proficiency of all Microsoft Office packages (e.g. word processing, spread sheets, e -mail and internet use). Intermediate keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of current national and local policy/Framework Guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
- Understand and be able to identify and support the Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests as required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or relevant experience in Nursing
- With subsequent up to date registration with the relevant regulatory body the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC),
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Experience of working in a health or care environment (including acute, community, mental health, local authority etc.)
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
- Negotiation, conflict management and influencing skills
- Involvement in operational processes and evidence of using a problem solving and forward thinking approach
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or care environment (including acute, community, mental health, local authority etc.)
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
Desirable
- Negotiation, conflict management and influencing skills.
- Involvement in operational processes and evidence of using a problem solving and forward thinking approach.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in patient assessment interpreting both physical and mental health needs and formulating care plans to meet identified needs.
- Demonstrates ability to manage own workload effectively and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales.
- Ability to address complex or sensitive issues in an organised and appropriate manner both verbally and in writing at all levels; written documents, spread sheets.
- Knowledge and experience of working with Safeguarding issues and Policy guidance.
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Best Interests decision making.
- IT literate and working knowledge and computer proficiency of all Microsoft Office packages (e.g. word processing, spread sheets, e -mail and internet use). Intermediate keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of current national and local policy/Framework Guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
- Understand and be able to identify and support the Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests as required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or relevant experience in Nursing
- With subsequent up to date registration with the relevant regulatory body the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC),
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Experience of working in a health or care environment (including acute, community, mental health, local authority etc.)
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
- Negotiation, conflict management and influencing skills
- Involvement in operational processes and evidence of using a problem solving and forward thinking approach
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).
