Job summary NHS Sussex ICB recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination and welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and ethnically diverse candidates as these staff groups are currently under-represented throughout our organisation currently. We have also made a positive commitment to employing people from the Armed Forces Community. 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. 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. Main duties of the job 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.ballingernhs.net About us The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board is a newly created organisation that will oversee the local NHS, support the different NHS partners within it and make decisions on how money is best spent for our populations. NHS Sussex has taken on the commissioning functions previously carried out by Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). We are proud of our organisational values. Our values underpin how we work together. In recruitment, we seek to attract, select, and induct staff whose personal values are aligned with ours. NHS Sussex has committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2045. The AACC embraces an agile, flexible way of working, recognising that this will lead to a more effective and productive workforce, so full and part time applications are welcomed. Date posted 05 September 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number D9146-ICB-6509SP-E Job locations Sackville House Brookes Close Lewes BN7 2FZ 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 equivalent experience in one of the following fields: -Allied Health Professions (AHPs) -Social Work With subsequent up to date registration with the relevant regulatory body, including Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Social Work England. Evidence of Continued Professional Development 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 equivalent experience in one of the following fields: -Allied Health Professions (AHPs) -Social Work With subsequent up to date registration with the relevant regulatory body, including Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Social Work England. Evidence of Continued Professional Development 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). Employer details Employer name NHS Sussex ICB Address Sackville House Brookes Close Lewes BN7 2FZ Employer's website https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)