Job overview
The post-holder is an experienced Clinician who, acting within their professional boundaries will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the Home First Service. The post-holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the Leads and the whole team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, providing leadership. Our Home First MDT have a key role within both supported discharge and prevention of admission to support individuals to optimise their independence and wellbeing.
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· Clinical responsibility for assessment and treatment planning for adults referred from community as well as active case finding within the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit as required; working autonomously and in collaboration with all members of the Surrey Downs Health and Care team to deliver a safe, comprehensive and effective service including assessment, care planning, implementation of required care and review of care provision and deliver expert, specialist service for older people with complex health and social needs who may be benefit from, or who are under the care of, the Home First Service for both new and patients already on the caseload.
Carry out proactive holistic assessments to create care plans to help reduce risk of future hospital admission.
Demonstrate clinical expertise and act as a professional role model to all colleagues, both internal and external on behalf of SDHC, working as part of an integrated team taking the lead and developing services in line with the needs of the patient
· To coordinate a seamless service through the development of enhanced interdisciplinary team processes and communication, within the Home FirstService and across the wider Surrey Downs Health and Care whole system.
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Working for our organisation
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:
- The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
- Epsom and St Helier’s University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Surrey Council County
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.
It’s on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed – we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.
In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Attached job description for details of the role to include clinical, research and development and leadership roles and responsibilities
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Safeguarding and DBS Checks
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Home First Practitioner in Epsom employer: Surrey Downs Health and Care
Surrey Downs Health and Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With part-time hours and a focus on holistic nursing services in the vibrant community of Epsom, employees benefit from meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives.
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Surrey Downs Health and Care Recruitment Team
