Homefirst Assessor - Physiotherapist/OT/Nurse Assessor
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
The Homefirst Team is part of the integrated community team west Cornwall comprising of registered and non-registered nursing, therapy and administrative staff working collaboratively with partner organisations to support the intermediate care needs of our local population.
This position is open to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Nurse Assessors with experience of working in the community and wish to develop their assessment, care planning and reablement skills whilst being part of a dynamic, integrated, multiagency, multidisciplinary team.
You will be responsible for assessment, planning and implementation of care and assist in the interpretation of information relevant to the patient's condition/progress, identify problems and needs and set realistic goals. You will need excellent organisational skills along with a wide knowledge base and experience of working in older person's services.
We will offer a working environment in which to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills, a structured in-service training programme; appraisal and supervision system.
We are based in Helston and cover the West Cornwall area of Helston and surrounding areas, a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work use is essential.
This is a full-time post, days are planned over a 7 day rota, this post does involve regular weekend working and the successful candidate must be flexible with their working days. We cover 8am-6pm.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be able to triage, assess and provide evidence based treatment plans for adults within the catchment area, either in their own homes or nursing and care homes.
To work alongside the wider multidisciplinary teams within the community, liaising with the community and acute hospitals, Adult Social Care and the Voluntary Services.
Job responsibilities
For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
1. Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing
2. HCPC registered, NMC Registered
3. Substantial post registration clinical experience in a similar role
4. Extensive experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
5. Experience of managing the risks associated with working in a lone working environment
Knowledge and Abilities
1. Confident and competent leadership with the ability to work in diverse and complex situations
2. Awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures
Skills and Aptitude
1. Clear understanding of clinical effectiveness and the need to provide evidence based care
2. Teaching, Assessing, coaching and mentoring skills to facilitate an effective learning environment for staff and students
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.
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