Job overview
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the delivery of our hospital intervention team at Conquest Hospital, Hastings.
The hospital intervention team (HIT) is a multi disciplinary team based in the gateway wards of the acute hospital. The team consists of nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists with cross competencies to assess patients for discharge. The gateway wards include AandE, MAU, CDU as well as others.
The purpose of the senior assistant role is to review and assess patients to ensure they can return home. The post involves conducting social and mobility assessments and completing referrals onto different community services as appropriate for discharge. The successful candidate will be given support and training to have the required competencies to complete these assessments, referrals and issue equipment appropriate to the role.
Applicants must have previous NHS experience and demonstrable experience of assessing patients for discharge, including supporting discharge planning and decision-making within a clinical setting. Applications that do not meet this essential requirement are unlikely to be shortlist.
Due to anticipated high levels of interest, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Conquest Hospital: Part-time (Up to 19 hours)
Main duties of the job
Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.
To conduct home environment assessments and prescribe equipment as deemed appropriate.
To independently assess and conduct less complex patient reviews (eg stairs assessments), prescribe equipment, review patients who are awaiting intermediate care rehabilitation in order to maximise their rehabilitation potential and to support with discharges to their home environment.
To independently complete referrals to the community as required to support with ongoing community rehabilitation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings including in the relevant field of work.
Desirable
- Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in health and social care or equivalent level 5 qualification plus A levels and GCSE or equivalents including functional skills level 2 Or As a level 5 apprenticeship such as AP apprenticeship Or Care certificate
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