[ref. g9648420] Croydon Health Services NHS Trust - Health and Wellbeing Assessor - LIFE
Job overview
Health & Wellbeing Assessor - LIFE Therapy team
Band 4
Our vision is for the people of Croydon to experience well-co-ordinated care and support in the most appropriate setting, which is truly person-centred and helps them to maintain their independence.
The post holder will work as a member of the Home First part of the LIFE team within the Community, providing skilled support to the Therapists, Senior Therapy Assistants and the Intermediate Care Nurse and will work under indirect supervision from the Therapy Team Leads / Therapists and Senior Social Workers.
The post holder will be expected to work autonomously and be responsible for their own workload and prioritizing this effectively.
The main duties for the post holder will be to carry out holistic home assessments, set reablement care plans and co-ordinate support for residents who have been recently discharged from hospital or referred via the community for urgent support.The post holder will attend MDT meetings to feedback pertinent information and make onward referrals, where appropriate. They will review care and therapy requirements and document their input and plans onto the Trust and/or Council IT record systems.
Interview date tbc
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the LIFE therapy team within the Community, Home first service providing skilled support to the Therapy, Nursing and social care staff. The workload will be under indirect supervision from the Therapy Team Leads / Therapists and Senior Social Workers.
The post holder will be allocated assessments to complete and will otherwise work autonomously and will be responsible for their own workload and prioritizing this effectively.
The post holder will often be working alone and will be expected to carry out specific aspects of assessment of patients, within set parameters and will be expected to progress /modify treatment to meet the rehabilitation, reablement and recovery needs of each individual, using skills gained through experience and/or relevant training or qualification.
The post holder will be expected to carry out home assessments and travel across the borough of Croydon using their own car.
The post holder will be required to document the details of their assessments and/or, where appropriate, make onward referrals and order simple equipment.
Working for our organisation
Working for your organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust.Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes.
Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon. Across the NHS, everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve.
Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- NVQ III or equivalent in relevant area of practice or willingness to undertake.
- Must have good literacy and numeracy and be able to speak, read and write English
- Diploma or other qualification in healthcare or Social work
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential criteria- Understanding of the Discharge to Assess Process
- Understanding of principles of promoting independence and reablement
- Awareness of child/adult protection needs and action to take in event of concerns
- Understanding of equality and diversity in relation to work activities
- Knowledge and understanding of health and safety responsibilities
- Understanding of the nature and importance of confidentiality
- Knowledge of the Roles of the Multidisciplinary Team
- Knowledge of working in the community
- Knowledge of setting and/or undertaking care plans
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working as a Band 3 or 4 Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy or nursing Assistant for at least 12 months
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a Community setting
- At least 6 months experience of working in the NHS or Social care
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria- Ability to work independently without supervision
- Recognise role boundaries and own limitations and seek assistance when necessary
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Self-motivated and able to motivate and encourage others to achieve maximum independence
- Able to work co-operatively and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and needs of the patients and the service and working hours
- Ability to accurately maintain patient notes and documentation
- Ability to prioritise own workload and organise time effectively
Other ESSENTIAL
Essential criteria- Hold a clean UK driving licence
- Have own vehicle (car) that can be used for work purposes
- Basic computer skills