CHC / Intermediate Care Assessor

The post holder will assume responsibility for the completion of nursing assessment of patients referred to both Intermediate and Continuing Healthcare and review Free Nursing Care Contribution Eligibility. They will assess patients both in the (Hospital setting) Acute Trust and (Community setting) Primary Care., The post holder will screen and assess referrals to Intermediate Care

and work in partnership with other professionals in the planning,

implementing and evaluation of care.

The post holder will work in close collaboration with patients/ carers

actively involving them in decisions to access Intermediate care and in

the implementation and evaluation of their care plan.

Telephone Triage patients referred as part of the Hospital Avoidance

scheme and where appropriate, organise appropriate placement or

refer to other Health and Social Care Professionals to ensure patient

safety.

Assess patients referred to the Continuing Healthcare Team for Fasts

Track Assessment and organise Care provision, where possible

alongside patient's PPC, adhering to National Guidance.

Effectively communicate, liaise and work collaboratively with

partners and agencies to ensure a co-ordinated and person centred

service delivery for all patients.

Lead regular Multi-Disciplinary Meetings and contribute to admission

and discharge planning and ongoing reviews of patient care needs and

provision whilst in Intermediate Care.

Respond to any Safeguarding concerns relating to designated

intermediate care placements as required.

The post holder will regularly review their own practice and

professional development through appraisal and personal

development reviews.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.