Job summary NHSSussex ICB ambition is to create an inclusive working environment whichreflects our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity for all groups.
Weare particularly under-represented in staff from Black, Asian, and MinorityEthnic (BAME) and disabled communities and actively encourage and welcomeapplications from these communities.
Furthermore, we welcome applicationsfrom reservists and ex-armed forces as we recognise the benefits of the values,skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us.
Weencourage all applicants to share their equality information with usconfidentially during the application process so that we can statisticallymonitor how fair and equitable our recruitment process is and how well we arereaching applicants from diverse communities and identify where we need toimprove.
This information is removed before shortlisting.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.
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 SarahBallinger, Business Operations Manager at About us NHS Sussex ICB arecommitted to enabling team members to work in an agile and flexible way.
Weadopt a flexible first approach to working patterns.
We empower our people towork where, when, and how they choose with minimum constraints to support theirwellbeing to sustain good work life balance and to optimise performance anddelivery.We celebratediversity and promote equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging andeliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing andpromoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating aninclusive environment for all employees.
We believe that everyone has the rightto be treated with dignity and respect.Flexible workingrequests will be considered for all roles.Agile working isnot just related to working from different locations or at different times.
Itis about effectively utilising technology to improve work practices and to workdifferently to increase our overall effectiveness to improve health outcomesfor our population.Should you requirea reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please contact theRecruitment Team at to ensure that measures can beput in place to support you.NHS Sussex hascommitted to achieving Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2045.
As a member of staffyou will be encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working that willhelp us achieve that goal.Working for us -Sussex Health and Care ( Job description Job responsibilities As a Senior Practitioner, your role will include delivery of a variety of functions across the CHC service, including:AssessmentReviewsCare PlanningCase managementYou 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 ( 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