Bank Clinical Practitioner post at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, in the All-Age Complex and Continuing Care service for children, young people and adults with complex needs. Assignments involve carrying out NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments and reviews, making eligibility recommendations and supporting person-centred decisions. Work spans the wider CHC pathway, including Fast Track and personal health budgets, with some home working alongside varied settings. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Carry out NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments, checklists, Decision Support Tools and reviews for adults and children
- Make evidence-based eligibility recommendations in line with the National Framework
- Chair and facilitate complex multidisciplinary meetings
- Advocate for individuals while working with health and social care partners
- Work with individuals, families and multidisciplinary teams to understand needs
- Support Fast Track cases, care planning, clinical commissioning, case management and personal health budgets
- Work with people in a variety of settings on a flexible basis
- Navigate complex clinical situations and influence professionals to support person-centred decisions
- Make sure commissioned care is safe, appropriate and responsive to changing needs
What's required
Qualifications
- Degree-level education in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience at a similar level in a specialist area
Registration & licences
- Up-to-date registration with the relevant regulatory body, such as the NMC
Experience
- Previous experience working in a health or care environment, such as acute, community, mental health or local authority
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Understanding of the health and social care environment and the roles within it
Skills & knowledge
- Comprehensive knowledge of current national and local policy and framework guidance on NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding issues and policy guidance
- Clear written and verbal communication, including report writing and presentation
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract
Nice to have
- Further training or significant experience in project management and planning, financial management or supporting change management
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and best interests decision making
- Skills in communicating complex matters and difficult situations, including persuasion and influence
- Independent thinking, good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
What's offered
- 12.07% holiday pay
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Flexible working, including opportunities to work from home
- Coaching and support from the AACCC team
- Access to a range of professional, management, leadership and clinical training
- Savings through Vivup
- Blue Light Card discount