An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the Outreach team focusing on the needs of complex patients within a care facility and/or their own home.
The work is hybrid but travel between HQ and patient locations or care facilities may be required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is an experienced clinician (Nurse, Paramedic, or other Health Care Professional) who is accountable for the identification, coordination and management of complex callers and care facilities within their geographic area, working closely with their local and/or regional multidisciplinary teams.
The post holder will have a key day‑to‑day advisory and investigative role as a specialist advisor in Care Homes and complex callers.
They will also be responsible for developing and maintaining key relationships with internal and external stakeholders including acute and primary care providers, community‑based teams, NHS 111/OOH providers, mental health, social services and Police.
Working alongside the clinical area teams, clinical pathways team, and external agencies to identify unmet needs and appropriate pathways for these patients.
Benefits
* Flexible working including part‑time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)
* 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service
* Contributory Pension
* NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.
* Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes (salary dependent)
* Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service
* Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development
* Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role will cover West Yorkshire ICB Care facilities. An interest in the health of our ageing population is essential and a commitment to improving the relationship between our health professionals and care home staff to obtain the most appropriate outcome for the patient.
Support and guidance will be provided but the practitioner needs to be comfortable working autonomously and managing their own diary.
Person specification
Criteria
* Registered Health Care professional (Level 1 Registered Nurse, Paramedic, OT, Physio, Social Worker etc.)
* Significant post registration experience in pre‑hospital or community setting
* Effective engagement and influencing skills, with an ability to negotiate and influence people with tact and discretion, leaving individuals satisfied with outcomes whilst maintaining Trust policies and procedures
* Competent in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint and Teams
* Understanding of wider healthcare community services and the interface with emergency care services
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the communities and patients we serve across the Yorkshire region. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts candidates from all sections of the community and signals our commitment to embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity.
As an inclusive organisation we welcome applicants irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people with lived experience from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people from the LGBT+ community, people with caring responsibilities and people with disabilities.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process, for applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy, and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability under the “Disability Confident Scheme”.
Please note that the salary range stated in advertisements is calculated on a pro‑rata basis if the vacancy is part‑time. For zero‑hours/bank worker positions, this is calculated on an hourly basis.
Please note that certain benefits may differ for zero hours (bank) workers, including annual leave entitlement which is calculated in line with Working Time Directive regulations.
Disclosure and Barring Service
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable adults. Many of our posts are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS). Should this position be subject to a DBS check the cost will be recovered from your salary as a one‑off payment. Currently the charges made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (incl. application fee) are £54.40 for an enhanced check and £26.40 for a standard check.
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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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