Band 6 Senior Clinical Assessor - SPA Full-time - 37.5 hours per week Bromley Healthcare has a single point of clinical access within its Care Coordination Centre. Core to this operation is a team of Clinical Assessors made up of both nurses and therapists, who will triage all referrals coming into the organisation and then direct to the most appropriate clinician, using the organisation's resources as efficiently as possible with the aim of enabling as many people as possible to be cared for within their own homes. Main duties of the job
Act as the point of clinical contact for all referrals to Bromley Healthcare, including the triage and prioritisation of referrals and provision of specialist advice to both referrers and internal clinicians. Manage referrals into the appropriate clinical team, demonstrating sound clinical decision making and the use of EMIS and the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems. Manage the safe transfer of care between care providers and make appropriate referrals to other care providers outside of Bromley Healthcare. Make consistent judgements requiring complex fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options. Balance clinical risk and clinical decision making against context, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and timely care. Enhance the experience of all appropriate patients under our care to access and use the facilities/services available in the community. Enable patients to be cared for safely by remotely supporting established care packages at home or in their place of residence. Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults. Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point. Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Enable early supported discharge, prevent inappropriate re-admission to hospital, share nursing knowledge and skills. Support and participate in the development of integrated pathways and care packages. Work closely with multi-disciplinary agencies and Primary Care professionals. Provide clinical leadership and management of the Care Co-ordination Centre. Monitor effectiveness of BHC protocols and triage requirements. Support patients' access to community health services in the Bromley area. Safeguard children, young people and adults at risk. Person specification
Qualifications
Current HCPC registration Registered with a statutory professional body with significant post qualification experience Significant Acute or Community Care experience Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience in Triaging of patients End of Life course Additional courses undertaken at Band 6 level Experience
Clinical knowledge in the care and management of acutely ill / complex care / palliative care / intermediate care patients within the community Knowledge of risk management Ability to work with and motivate nurses/therapy and medical staff Computer literate – confident in using a range of IT platforms Experience in managing and delivering sustained change Specific Skills
Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills Willing to learn new technologies related to the role Specialist and extensive expertise and knowledge across a diverse range of professions Evidence of experience of discharge planning and discharge pathways An interest in developing further clinical skills Supervising junior members of staff. We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination. To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel. Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions. At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process. Flexible working options
Compressed hours Part-time Job shares We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a six-month probationary period. Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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