Job summaryWe are looking for a Care Assessor to join our Urgent Care Service.Urgent Care Services provides short term health, therapy and care support to enable service users to remain in the community / home environment. This may include treating acutely unwell people that would otherwise require hospital admission, and also supports hospital discharges. The service covers 24 hours a day 365 days a year.Care provided at night includes End of life care, catheter care and other urgent care that is unplanned and cannot wait until the following day. This care is provided by a night nursing team.Home is nationally evidenced to be the best place to recover and regain independence. Enablement and rehabilitation will be the priority focus with active participation from service users in order to achieve maximum independence.We are working with East Kent Hospitals Trust, who are leading on developing a virtual ward for people with acute respiratory infections, such as a chest infection, or with an underlying condition, like COPD, to be cared for at home.Patients who agree to be discharged earlier from hospital, will be monitored at home using technology, such as apps, wearables or other medical devices remotely - and supported by a consultant, specialist GP or advanced practitioner.If you are interested in a new challenge and an exciting new change within an Urgent Care setting, then this just may be the job for you.Main duties of the jobTo provide care and support for vulnerable patients in a community setting, supporting with personal care, meal preparation and medication administration, following care plans and risk assessmentsTo carry out observations & procedures and be aware of normal ranges.To recognise patient progress/deterioration and provide feedback to senior team members in a timely manner.To be familiar with relevant trust policies and procedures in order to maintain high standards and patient safety.To obtain patient feedback for service improvement.To be able to triage referrals, complete basic assessments and follow up assessmentsTo create care plans & risk assessments, order equipment and send onward referrals as necessaryTo support in duty roleAbout usOne of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive ExcellentWe're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us bothLooking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirationsJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob responsibilitiesThe job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 14th May 2024.Find out more about the community difference here.Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunityAlthough vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialEvidence of Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) or equivalent (Nursing Associate)Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)DesirableMentorship/ Coaching qualificationExperienceEssentialMinimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Healthcare workerExperience of working as part of a teamExperience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster / AT-P / CIS)DesirableExperience of community environmentKnowledgeEssentialAwareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of CareKnowledge of up to date clinical practiceUnderstands the role and remit of a Band 4Skills & AbilitiesEssentialSound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)Moderate IT skillsHolds current and valid driving licence/permit & access to vehiclePersonal AttributesEssentialAbility to motivate and organise others to ensure best practiceAbility to work under pressureAbility to ManageEssentialAble to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the Registered PractitionerAbility to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and proceduresAbility to manage own time effectivelyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameKent Community Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressVictoria HospitalDealCT14 9UAEmployer's websitehttps://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)