Specialist Telecare Assessor - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Do you have an NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience within a Health or Social care setting? Have you thought about a career in assistive technology? Ifyou are looking to expand your skills and make a differencehelping vulnerable adults remain living safely within their own home thenthis is the perfect opportunity for you.

This is a very rewarding role, the post holder will feel a great sense of job satisfaction as our equipment supports vulnerable adults to remain living safely and independently in their own home, enabling individuals to have more choice and control of their lives.

The role requires travel throughout the County, visiting vulnerable adults with varying disabilities and needs.
Therefore, access to a vehicle will be essential for this role.

Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment*The Specialist Telecare Assessor is responsible for the assessment, review and reassessment of assistive technology packages, including basic installation of Telecare devices / sensors.

The post holder will use their practical and technical skills to problem solve, evaluate and alter Telecare care plans within set eligibility criteria.

They will also install and fault find on basic Telecare equipment over the telephone and within a person's home.

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it.

This is the same approach we take for our employees.

We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards.

The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.

Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.