Job summary AHP Care Home Educator-Permanent 15 Hours An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join our multi-disciplinary Enhanced Care Home Team. We are looking for a registered nurse with effective communication and negotiation skills and a desire to inspire people at all levels. You will need to be innovative and be able to work autonomously, whilst providing a positive and supportive learning culture. Based at Brierley Hill Health and Social Care centre, you will work within a team made up of nurses, a dietician and occupational therapists, led by a senior nurse. The post holder will work within the Community Hub to provide leadership, education and support within care homes, with an expectation of a reduction in unnecessary, unplanned and avoidable admissions to hospital, as well as an improvement in the quality of care provision. Main duties of the job The post holder will work within a service that will provide leadership, education and support within care homes, with an expectation to see a reduction in unnecessary, unplanned and avoidable admissions to hospital, support safe return of residents from hospital, as well as improvement in the quality-of-care provision and improved patient experience. The post holder will assist in developing and delivering appropriate educational packages and advice to care homes on best practice and/or individual needs. Aside from delivering education and training to care staff, you will assist in addressing specific patient needs including review, advise, or signposting of the resident/ Care Home to other services where appropriate with the overall aim of maintaining their independence in the Care Homes for as long as practicable and ultimately prevention of unnecessary hospital admissions. The post holder will work with all disciplines and professionals to educate develop and support clear understandings of the needs and management of patients cared for within the care home environment. About us 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. We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds. The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognises the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and recognise their compatibility with NHS roles. We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Registered Physiotherapist with current HCPC registration Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level Post registration qualification in relevant field at specialist level or equivalent experience Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent experience as part of role Desirable Member of special interest group Prescriber Chartered Society of Physiotherapist/ British Association of Occupational Therapists Knowlegde and Training Essential Knowledge and application of principles of care for enhanced care home, long term conditions, relevant NSFs and other national standards Knowledge and awareness of NHS issues, current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services Knowledge of common clinical presentations in the primary care setting and application of successful treatment plans and outcomes Knowledge and application of HCPC or relevant body Code of Professional Conduct Knowledge and application of Personal Development Planning Detailed knowledge of Primary Care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. Care Homes, Social Care and Voluntary services Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice Knowledge and application of clinical governance Knowledge and application of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution Knowledge and application of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Able to identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs Desirable Able to work outside own professional boundaries for basic competencies across nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy in a 'first responder' model of service delivery Knowledge and application of change management Knowledge and application of service improvement plans Knowledge and application of the audit process Knowledge and application of clinical supervision Experience and Skills Essential Teaching/ assessment presentation experience Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi- disciplinary team Experience of working with people with complex needs Experience of providing evidence-based care Experience of co-ordinating and delivering care for people with complex, long-term conditions, including Dementia Experience of working in collaboration with and across organisational boundaries Experience in presenting and service promotion A problem-solving approach. Experience of dealing with difficult or unexpected situations Evidence of knowledge in caseload management Competent computer skills Experience in assessments for deteriorating patients and developing/ delivering care plans to meet these needs Experience of teaching and mentoring students Desirable Experience of service improvement Experience and evidence of recent post-registration experience in Community Rapid Response/ Urgent Care and Discharge planning Experience in audit and/or research Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including making handover or onward referrals to other agencies Ability to motivate self and others Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Flexible attitude to working and enthusiasm in fulfilling role and working with others Planning and Organisation Essential Demonstrate pro-activeness and forward thinking in identifying opportunities for improvement in own self and for the service Organisation and negotiation skills Flexibility and adaptability to change and in meeting the needs of the service Motivated and able to influence others in delivering quality care Physical Skills Essential Person may require periods of prolonged standing or in couched position when treating or assisting a resident Handling/ facilitation skills when assisting or treating a resident whose cognition may be impaired Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values Essential Able to provide safe, caring, and effective service Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Registered Physiotherapist with current HCPC registration Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level Post registration qualification in relevant field at specialist level or equivalent experience Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent experience as part of role Desirable Member of special interest group Prescriber Chartered Society of Physiotherapist/ British Association of Occupational Therapists Knowlegde and Training Essential Knowledge and application of principles of care for enhanced care home, long term conditions, relevant NSFs and other national standards Knowledge and awareness of NHS issues, current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services Knowledge of common clinical presentations in the primary care setting and application of successful treatment plans and outcomes Knowledge and application of HCPC or relevant body Code of Professional Conduct Knowledge and application of Personal Development Planning Detailed knowledge of Primary Care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. Care Homes, Social Care and Voluntary services Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice Knowledge and application of clinical governance Knowledge and application of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution Knowledge and application of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Able to identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs Desirable Able to work outside own professional boundaries for basic competencies across nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy in a 'first responder' model of service delivery Knowledge and application of change management Knowledge and application of service improvement plans Knowledge and application of the audit process Knowledge and application of clinical supervision Experience and Skills Essential Teaching/ assessment presentation experience Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi- disciplinary team Experience of working with people with complex needs Experience of providing evidence-based care Experience of co-ordinating and delivering care for people with complex, long-term conditions, including Dementia Experience of working in collaboration with and across organisational boundaries Experience in presenting and service promotion A problem-solving approach. Experience of dealing with difficult or unexpected situations Evidence of knowledge in caseload management Competent computer skills Experience in assessments for deteriorating patients and developing/ delivering care plans to meet these needs Experience of teaching and mentoring students Desirable Experience of service improvement Experience and evidence of recent post-registration experience in Community Rapid Response/ Urgent Care and Discharge planning Experience in audit and/or research Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including making handover or onward referrals to other agencies Ability to motivate self and others Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Flexible attitude to working and enthusiasm in fulfilling role and working with others Planning and Organisation Essential Demonstrate pro-activeness and forward thinking in identifying opportunities for improvement in own self and for the service Organisation and negotiation skills Flexibility and adaptability to change and in meeting the needs of the service Motivated and able to influence others in delivering quality care Physical Skills Essential Person may require periods of prolonged standing or in couched position when treating or assisting a resident Handling/ facilitation skills when assisting or treating a resident whose cognition may be impaired Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values Essential Able to provide safe, caring, and effective service Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Address Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Venture Way Brierley Hill DY5 1RU Employer's website