Trusted Assessor Ascot, England
Job description
Do you want to be a fundamental part in the delivery of a new and exciting service?
Do you have a background of working in assessment and in a care home environment?
Berkshire Care Association (BCA) in partnership with Frimley ICS is piloting an exciting project to improve the discharge process for patients transferring to residential and nursing homes following an admission to Frimley Park or Wexham Park Hospitals.
We are looking to appoint motivated people for the Trusted Assessors roles to aid the discharge of people assessed as medically fit back to their care home.
Lead Trusted Assessor: £41 – 48k pa (NHS Band 7, pro rata to contracted hours). This would be a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist with good organisational skills and management experience.
These posts are initially for a 6-month period with the potential to extend subject to funding and outcomes of the pilot.
You will need:
· Strong communication skills
· Advanced clinical assessment skills
· The ability to think quickly and creatively
· Ability to professionally challenge
You will:
· Liaise with a wide multi-disciplinary team
· Complete a comprehensive assessment of the individual
· Provide support and assurance to providers
· Thus, enabling people to get back to their care home in a timely manner
Being a car driver and having access to a car will be essential.
If this is you, please contact Sue Dorling on 01344 893469 in complete confidence to discuss further.
Closing Date: 30th November 2022
Job Type: Temporary contract
Salary: £41,000.00-£48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Care home
- Hospital
Shift:
- Day shift
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ascot, SL5 8RS
