Job overview
Within the Learning Disabilities Health Facilitation team an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional to join the team. We would also consider this as a Band 5 developmental post.
The Health facilitator will work with the GP practices from Horsham & Mid Sussex CCG ‘s.
If you would like to make a difference to the experience that people with Learning Disabilities have accessing health care then we would like to hear from you.
For further information about the post please contact Sue Cousens on
01403 620438
Main duties of the job
The role of the Health Facilitator will be to improve and facilitate access to care in primary services, through supporting the GP practices and community services with health issues and the needs of people with learning disabilities. The post holder will work closely with the acute liaison nurse to allow smooth transition to and from hospital services.
Working for our organisation
As the largest provider of community healthcare services in Sussex, our teams help people to plan for and manage changes to their health, supporting patients and their families to live more independently. We employ over 5,000 full and part time staff, and provide community services to a population of 1.3 million people.
Each year our dedicated clinicians see adult or child patients more than 2.6 million times, caring for people from their earliest moments right up to the final stages of their life.
SCFT teams deliver a range of health and care services to more than 9,000 people every day, working in care homes, clinics, intermediate care units, people’s own homes, GP surgeries, schools and other community venues across the region.
Our vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community and achieving the highest level of service is our top priority.
We develop and nurture our staff, and recognise that they are our greatest asset.
We give them clear career pathways, support their wellbeing, recognise and value their diversity and provide them with the leadership, skills and knowledge they need to deliver the best care for our patients now and in the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide specialist learning disability knowledge, expertise and input to support the work of the Access to Healthcare for people with Learning Disabilities, to ensure that people with learning disabilities living in West Sussex can effectively access primary and secondary health care services as required, resulting in improved health outcomes.
To support implementation of the Directed Enhanced Service (DES) Annual Health checks for people with Learning Disabilities, through provision of specialist education and support to Primary Care Staff to ensure that practices are able to meet its requirements and to promote uptake of the DES amongst practices across West Sussex.
To identify training needs for local services and people with learning disabilities and their carers and deliver as appropriate in conjunction with people with learning disabilities.
Person specification
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This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please ensure that you check your emails, including your junk folder, on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically as well; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.
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