- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health care
- Computer Literacy
- 4 GCSEs A-C or equivalent
- A levels or equivalent level of competence
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Previous community working experience
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft products and patient recording systems
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Complex Care Keyworker - Ilminster, United Kingdom - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen within the Complex anticipatory Care service for a band 4 keyworker to join our team working across the communities of Chard , Ilminster and Crewkerne. This is a full time post and the successful candidate will be required to support the development of this new and exciting Neighbourhood team.
Complex Care are part of the neighbourhood team of South Somerset , working alongside health and social care teams, primary care networks and GP practices . We are leading the way in anticipatory, patient centred care, supporting those with complex health and social difficulties to reduce avoidable hospital admission , ensuring we enable people to access appropriate care and support.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing the team, working with a GP and senior nurse , undertaking community visits, liaising and networking with colleagues in a multi-agency approach , developing plans of care and support, whilst advocating for the wishes of the individual. You will be required to be flexible, patient, kind and knowledgeable with regards to supporting holistic care and importantly be able to work in a team under supervision and autonomously with case load management and self direction.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job role include:
Managing a caseload of adults under supervision of an appropriate registered professional.
Actively promote health and wellbeing with regards to long term condition management.
Undertake holistic assessment of an individual to gain understanding of needs and wishes, escalating your findings to your team and wider multi disciplinary colleagues.
Monitor, evaluate and review effectiveness of treatment plans within your scope of practice.
Use local electronic recording platforms to document patient liaison.
Undertake welfare / support visits in the community.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person SpecificationExperience
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