Job summary
NHS Sussex ICB ambition is to create an inclusive working environmentwhich reflects our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity for allgroups. We are particularly under-represented in staff from Black, Asian, andMinority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled communities and actively encourage andwelcome applications from these communities. Furthermore, we welcomeapplications from reservists and ex-armed forces as we recognise the benefitsof the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their workwith us.
We encourage all applicants to share theirequality information with us confidentially during the application process sothat we can statistically monitor how fair and equitable our recruitmentprocess is and how well we are reaching applicants from diverse communities andidentify where we need to improve. This information is removed beforeshortlisting.
All Age Continuing Care (AACC) haveopportunities 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 andpopulations of Sussex.
Main duties of the job
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.
As a Senior Practitioner, your role will include delivery of avariety 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 ofCHC, including audit, appeals, retrospective assessments, complaints,assessment verification, and many more.
You will be supported to develop the necessary skills andexperience to work across the whole pathway, safely, confidently andeffectively.
For more information on our bank, please contact SarahBallinger, Business Operations Manager at
About us
TheNHS Sussex Integrated Care Board is a newly created organisation that willoversee the local NHS, support the different NHS partners within it and makedecisions on how money is best spent for our populations. NHS Sussex has takenon the commissioning functions previously carried out by Clinical CommissioningGroups (CCGs).
Weare proud of our organisational values. Our values underpin how we worktogether. In recruitment, we seek to attract, select, and induct staff whosepersonal values are aligned with ours.
NHSSussex ICB recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality andchallenges discrimination and we welcome and encourage applications from peopleof diverse backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applicationsfrom disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as thesestaff groups are currently under-represented throughout our organisationcurrently. We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people andguarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essentialcriteria for the role as set out in role profiles.
NHSSussex has committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2045.
The AACCembraces an agile, flexible way of working, recognising that this will lead toa more effective and productive workforce, so full and part time applicationsare welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Practitioner, your role will include delivery of a variety of functions across the CHC service, including:
1. Assessment
2. Reviews
3. Care Planning
4. 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
5. Experience of working in a health or care environment (including acute, community, mental health, local authority etc.)
6. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
Desirable
7. Negotiation, conflict management and influencing skills.
8. Involvement in operational processes and evidence of using a problem solving and forward thinking approach.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
9. Skills in patient assessment interpreting both physical and mental health needs and formulating care plans to meet identified needs.
10. Demonstrates ability to manage own workload effectively and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales.
11. 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.
12. Knowledge and experience of working with Safeguarding issues and Policy guidance.
13. Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Best Interests decision making.
14. IT literate and working knowledge and computer proficiency of all Microsoft Office packages ( word processing, spread sheets, e -mail and internet use). Intermediate keyboard skills.
Desirable
15. Knowledge and understanding of current national and local policy/Framework Guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
16. Understand and be able to identify and support the Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests as required.
Qualifications
Essential
17. Educated to degree level or relevant experience in Nursing
18. With subsequent up to date registration with the relevant regulatory body the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC),
19. Evidence of Continued Professional Development
20. Experience of working in a health or care environment (including acute, community, mental health, local authority etc.)
21. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
22. Negotiation, conflict management and influencing skills
23. Involvement in operational processes and evidence of using a problem solving and forward thinking approach