Trusted Assessor

We are looking for applicants who are dedicated yet flexible in their approach and possess the aptitude to adapt quickly to new situations.

In return we will provide you with robust induction support and the opportunity to develop with the guidance of experienced senior staff. We actively support CPD and have an established in service training programme. We pride ourselves on the friendliness of our service.

For an informal discussion in relation to this post, please contact Dani Harrison, Clinical Care Coordinator on 07759 132824 or Stacey Rutter Senior Clinical Professional on 07517 829332.

To provide support within the Integrated Discharge Team to facilitate the Trusted Assessor pathway for patient’s requiring bed based community support this may include:
Assisting in the rehabilitation of patients.

Review and assess the rehabilitation/on going needs of patients and direct on to the most suitable pathway.

Complete assessment on behalf of social care to assist in the facilitation of a safe discharge from hospital.

Contributing to the assessment of therapy needs as initiated by the Registered Therapist.

Carrying out therapeutic interventions and programmes of more complex patients under the guidance of the Therapy Team.

To assist with the assessment and provision of equipment.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

**Dimensions of Role**:
To undertake more complex interventions under the direction of the Therapist.

To manage a caseload of patients referred for bed based community support.

To work closely and liaise with all members of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring a seamless pathway of care.

To ensure those patients with less complex needs received the appropriate support to be safe in their chosen environment, including the assessment for and provision of basic equipment.

To recognise the limitations of the role and seek the advice and support of the team when required.

To become confident to make autonomous decisions.

To support / supervise Band 3 Therapy Assistants.

To work as an autonomous practitioner in the community.

To actively and effectively communicate with the patient, carers, health, social care, the voluntary and private sector agencies as appropriate.

To support registered staff with more complex interventions.

**Knowledge and Skills**:
Certificate in Health Care Studies or Foundation Degree

NVQ Level 4 with either having completed a recognised assistant practitioner qualification or be willing to embark on the training.

Experience of working as a Therapy Assistant and be able to evidence knowledge and experience.

Able to demonstrate experience in managing a delegated workload.

Experience of and be able to demonstrate the ability to use reporting and information systems.

Excellent organisational and communication skills.

**Professional**:
To actively participate with team development and multi disciplinary training.

To actively participate in supervision and appraisal.

To demonstrate good interpersonal skills with people using services, MDT and other agencies.

Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.

Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.

To ensure excellent customer relations.

To adhere to the Behavioural framework, Values in the NHS Constitution

**Organisational**:
To contribute to clinical audit

To ensure performance management information is submitted in an accurate and timely manner

Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff

Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff

To work flexibly within the contracted hours in order to meet the needs of the Service; this may include some weekend working.

**The most challenging part of the job**:
Working across organisational boundaries

Provision of a high quality standard of care for patients.

Implementation of evidence based practice.

To carry out moderate to intense physical and mental and emotional effor