Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to become part of a hospital discharge team that places a premium on listening and learning, and is determined to make a difference?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic Advanced Practitioner who is passionate about enabling clients to fulfil their potential to join our Hospital Discharge South and Central Team based at Amersham Hospital.
If you have experience in enabling clients to achieve or maintain independence, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working alongside individuals, supporting them to achieve their goals of living independently, then we want to hear from you!
In addition to the salary advertised, you will receive a market premium of £2,525 per annum, and a Golden Hello lump-sum payment of £2,500 paid on successful completion of your probationary period.
The hospital discharge teams operate a 7-day service. At present, this equates to working approximately one weekend day a month. For this, you will receive an enhancement and time off in lieu.
Main duties of the job
To ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire, Advanced Practitioners will:
* Work in accordance with the Better Lives framework
* Promote and deliver goal-based support for people to achieve greater independence
* Promote equality as an integral part of a role and treat everyone with fairness and dignity
* Provide a proactive personalised approach to the delivery of care and practice
* Respond to people's needs in a timely manner
* Focus on improving people's well-being
* Give people greater choice and control over the care that they receive
* Take account of people's risks and safety at all times, identifying mitigations to reduce that risk
* Support people to achieve the outcomes that are most important to them using all available resources and taking responsibility for the public purse
* Provide personalised information and advice, safeguarding, assessment, support planning and review to individuals/families and their carers
* Supervise and support colleagues within the team
A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description attached.
About us
Our vision is simple. To make a real difference to the people and communities we serve. Now, and for the future. This means safeguarding the vulnerable, creating opportunities, building self-reliance, and keeping Buckinghamshire thriving and attractive, all whilst ensuring that we are delivering value for money.
Our local communities are at the heart of everything we do, and they really rely on the work we do. Whether it's new roads being built, helping parents get their children a school place, or providing essential support to vulnerable children or elderly residents, what we do touches the lives of everyone in Buckinghamshire.
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description attached for a full list of duties, responsibilities and required qualifications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Please see the job description attached for a full list of duties, responsibilities and required qualifications.
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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