Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician to be an active member of a dynamic team consisting of clinicians and coordinators and administrators in the Responsive services central coordinator hub.
The RS central area coordinator hub ensures that all referrals are triaged and appropriate clinical decisions are made and accurate sign posting is offered to those who queries can be dealt with over the telephone.
The Senior Clinical Assessor will have the knowledge and capability to refer the patient onwards to the appropriate team or service as part of the ongoing ‘Flow’ through complex systems. The senior clinician will support and oversee the running of the hub on a daily basis. The hub is the heart of the wider Responsive Services Teams and supports the flow of patients through the services to maximize capacity and support the wider teams.
This is a role for an individual who would like to develop their leadership and management skills and clinical assessment skills in a different challenging environment. They may also be the opportunity to visit patients at homes when appropriate
Successful applicant would need to be proficient IT systems, predominantly Excel and Word, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They would also need to demonstrate initiative and have experience of autonomous working.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role is currently based at Crawley Hospital and is working alongside other members of the Multi-disciplinary team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and Health care assistants and liaising with colleagues in the community and the acute sector.
The service runs 8am to 8pm and 7 days a week so all applicants would need to work shifts between these hours and on weekends on a rota.
Please see the attached Job description for full details.
For informal chats and visits please contact Natalie Payne on 01293 600300 ext 4008.
Person specification
Experience
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Skills and knowledge
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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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