Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 18 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 learning disability service navigator to join the busy Swansea community health team. This is an 18 month pilot project that aligns to 'growing our own' strategy. We are keen to recruit an individuals interested in developing their scope of practice by potentially accessing the future learning disability nursing programme.
The successful applicant will independently manage their own work/case load, undertaking tasks delegated by a registered practitioner with appropriate supervision. They will have an understanding of evidence based practice and coordinate care in line with current policy and evidence, the post holder will take responsibility for taking action relative to service user's health and care in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
The post holder will support registered practitioners to promote the health and wellbeing of service users as required in accordance with the care coordination legislative requirements and processes.
Main duties of the job
The main aspects of the post will to be to review and monitor patients as directed by registered practitioners tosupport and ensure the health care needsof service users are being met.They will contribute to the on-going assessment and coordination of care of the service user providing information to inform assessments and discussing any potential changes to planned care with Registered Practitioners.
This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to take on a new, rewarding role.
Working as part of a team, you will require a flexible approach and commitment to providing excellent standards of care. You will demonstrate an ability to prioritise and organise your workload and communicate effectively within the team and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Whilst based at the Guild Hall, you will be required to work across sites and geographical areas when needed.
We are looking for a person who is able to organise their allocated case load whilst ensuring they are working within their competence. They will need to have excellent communication skills to develop links and liaise with community services and specialist organisations.
The post holder will need to demonstrate the values of the health board and be an active part of the community learning disability health team.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Play a key role in the delivery and coordination of care, within the course of their duties the post holder will work independently within established policies and procedures and provide care as delegated by a registered healthcare practitioner.
Contribute to the on-going assessment and coordination of care of the service user providing information to inform assessments and discussing any potential changes to planned care with Registered Practitioners. This includes being responsible for some elements of patient assessment, undertaken in conjunction with the registrant, implementing programmes of care, and modifying programmes of care as delegated by a registered practitioner. The service navigator will be allocated a group of patients/patient to care for, in the same way that patients are allocated to a registered practitioner. The supervising registrant will undertake elements of care that sits outside of the band 4 scope of practice.
Elements of activity and responsibility under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner will include:
Reviewing patients independently and with other practitioners as part of planned and unplanned visits
Mental Capacity Act and Best Interest activity
Identifying and co-ordinating activities/agency/respite
Transition planning
Visiting prospective placements as appropriate
Attending ward rounds/ Multi disciplinary team meetings as appropriate
Participate in evidence collation for scrutiny panel
Lead on collating information for brokerage applications/alternative care provision & benefits review/ application
Liaising with stakeholders for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessment and Decision Support Tool completion
Participate in Care and Treatment Plans/117 reviews and the Care Programme Approach
Coordinating, minute taking and writing up MDT meetings
Liaising with and between family, commissioners and other professionals
Coordinating care to meet individual need and responding to requests as required and appropriate
Undertake referrals to other members of the MDT as well as to other agencies as appropriate
Liaise with other services/agencies as appropriate.
In conjunction with a Registered professional supervisor organise own caseload/workload including all administrative tasks and data entry.
To follow Health Board and Departmental Policies and Procedures in managing compliments, complaints and incidents.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Play a key role in the delivery and coordination of care, within the course of their duties the post holder will work independently within established policies and procedures and provide care as delegated by a registered healthcare practitioner.
Contribute to the on-going assessment and coordination of care of the service user providing information to inform assessments and discussing any potential changes to planned care with Registered Practitioners. This includes being responsible for some elements of patient assessment, undertaken in conjunction with the registrant, implementing programmes of care, and modifying programmes of care as delegated by a registered practitioner. The service navigator will be allocated a group of patients/patient to care for, in the same way that patients are allocated to a registered practitioner. The supervising registrant will undertake elements of care that sits outside of the band 4 scope of practice.
Elements of activity and responsibility under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner will include:
Reviewing patients independently and with other practitioners as part of planned and unplanned visits
Mental Capacity Act and Best Interest activity
Identifying and co-ordinating activities/agency/respite
Transition planning
Visiting prospective placements as appropriate
Attending ward rounds/ Multi disciplinary team meetings as appropriate
Participate in evidence collation for scrutiny panel
Lead on collating information for brokerage applications/alternative care provision & benefits review/ application
Liaising with stakeholders for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessment and Decision Support Tool completion
Participate in Care and Treatment Plans/117 reviews and the Care Programme Approach
Coordinating, minute taking and writing up MDT meetings
Liaising with and between family, commissioners and other professionals
Coordinating care to meet individual need and responding to requests as required and appropriate
Undertake referrals to other members of the MDT as well as to other agencies as appropriate
Liaise with other services/agencies as appropriate.
In conjunction with a Registered professional supervisor organise own caseload/workload including all administrative tasks and data entry.
To follow Health Board and Departmental Policies and Procedures in managing compliments, complaints and incidents.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
English
Essential
- GCSE grade A-C in Maths & English or level 2 in Maths & English (or equivalent) Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent demonstrable experience Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policies and processes
- Proficient in use of standard IT packages e.g. Microsoft Office with the ability to master new applications. Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups. Developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
- Able to plan and prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines and deal effectively with conflicting priorities. Ability to work autonomously and equally effective as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Knowledge of national priorities to improve outcomes for people with a learning disability Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care and PCNs
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability or additional care needs due to cognitive impairment and their carers
English
Essential
- Experience of working in health, social care and other support roles in direct contact with people, families or carers (in a paid or voluntary capacity) Experience of working within multi-professional team environments Experience or training in personalised care and support planning Experience of providing motivational coaching to support people's behaviour change
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
English
Essential
- GCSE grade A-C in Maths & English or level 2 in Maths & English (or equivalent) Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent demonstrable experience Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policies and processes
- Proficient in use of standard IT packages e.g. Microsoft Office with the ability to master new applications. Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups. Developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
- Able to plan and prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines and deal effectively with conflicting priorities. Ability to work autonomously and equally effective as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Knowledge of national priorities to improve outcomes for people with a learning disability Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care and PCNs
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability or additional care needs due to cognitive impairment and their carers
English
Essential
- Experience of working in health, social care and other support roles in direct contact with people, families or carers (in a paid or voluntary capacity) Experience of working within multi-professional team environments Experience or training in personalised care and support planning Experience of providing motivational coaching to support people's behaviour change
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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).
