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Job summary

Main area
Transitional Care & Flow
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent: Non registered post.
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (full time)
Job ref
818-IUC196
Employer
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Beech house
Town
Waterside S, Lincoln LN5 7JH
Salary
Dependent on experience
Closing
08/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust logo

B5 Transitional Care Lead Non Registered Assistant

Band 5

LCHS Way

We Listen, We Care, We Act, We Improve

We listen: we engage with everyone we work with, we are united, we are always positive

We care: everyone is valued, respected and developed, knowledge and skills are nurtured, success is celebrated

We act: clear goals and right resources, freedom coupled with accountabilty, emphasis on simplicity

We improve: we are creative, resourceful and innovative, integrated and collaboration is the way forward, we're always striving to do better

....Fit for now, fit for the future.

REMEMBER - Please ensure you read all information prior to applying for any job roles. Note any applications via agency will not be accepted.

Job overview

Transitional care and flow Non registered band 5 role.

The Transitional Care Flow non registered band 5 role is an exciting new role to work as an LCHS representative supporting all aspects of discharge and admission to the beds commissioned with LCHS alongside the services within the Urgent and Emergency care division. 

This main function of this role is to have the oversight of the band 4, 3s, and 2s within the transitional care team across the service along with having the ability to work clinically when needed to support the different services, completing assessments when needed. 

The successful candidate will be working with the Transfer of care practitioners and Discharge to Assess to align our services within the Group model, servicing the county and continuing to provide excellent care to our patients, closer to home.  They must be able to work with daily challenges in a manner that reflects the LCHS Way while working for the best outcome for the patient finding innovative solutions to any issues.  

Main duties of the job

Transitional care and flow Non registered band 5 role.

BAND 5

A 7 DAY WEEK SERVICE  08:00-20:00

BASE- To be based predominantly within Beech house, some county wide work maybe required.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Transitional Care and Flow Team for a dynamic, engaged, person to lead our Flow team as well as being a face to face role that supports our patients in their care journey. The role also involves working alongside registered and unregistered multidisciplinary professionals and also encompasses compiling reports and wider system calls and meetings.

The role requires a candidate good communication skills, computer skills and is familiar with SystmOne. 

You will need to show that you are a team player supporting your service and willing to be adaptable as well as supporting the group model.  You will also be able to work independently and within a timeframe to ensure that pathway processes are followed, as well as leading a team.

If you think you would like to embrace this opportunity and add to your portfolio of skills please don't hesitate to contact the lead for this role. 

Working for our organisation

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.

At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS’ workforce. 

LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives.  Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments.  Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.

We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an ‘earn while you learn’ apprenticeship programme.  Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the duties on the Job Description for full details of this role.

Transitional care and flow Non registered band 5 role.

*Working within an Multi-disciplinary team predominantly based in Beech house, Lincoln with the ability to travel county wide with the aim to effectively, safely and timely admit patients to the services within the LCHS portfolio.

*Leading a team within transitional care and flow co-ordinators, completing appraisals, one 2 ones and building stakeholder relationships to aid the staff to give the best service.

*Being an innovative individual who thrives on new challenges, ensuring that the best is always aimed for and learning, while striving to achieve care close to home.

Person specification

Shortlisting

Essential criteria
  • Maths and English GCSEs A-C or equivalent
  • Ability to travel county wide
Desirable criteria
  • Computer skill set with system one experience

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Educated to foundation degree level (level 5) in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
  • Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workloads to changing and often tight deadlines
  • • Working knowledge and literate with computer skills to use of word document, internet access and email correspondence and electronic record keeping
Desirable criteria
  • Good problem solving skills

Short listing

Essential criteria
  • Educated to foundation degree level (level 5) in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Desirable criteria
  • Good communication skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Timewise-Flex Positive EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Stonewall Health ChampionsMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

Applicant requirements

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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jennie Legat
Job title
Clinical Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07976 440538
Additional information

Please contact myself for further information should you require on 07976 440538