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ICASS (Integrated Community Assessment & Support Service) aims o improve the quality of care and outcomes for older people in supporting them to remain independent within their own homes or communities.
It is intended that ICASS will provide a person centred and integrated focus on hospital at home, hospital admission / discharge, intermediate care and re-ablement and will provide seamless care for older people through closer alignment of service provision.
There are 2 posts available:
- Permanent - 15 hours (Thursday and Friday; 9am – 5pm; there may be some flexibility on days worked)
- Fixed Term to cover maternity leave* - 15 hours (Mon / Tues / Wed; 9am – 2pm)
*Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have prior agreement from your current line manager.
Please indicate on your application which post you wish to be considered for.
These posts are part of the administration team, supporting clinical referrals to Hospital at Home and is the first point of contact to the Hospital at Home team and will be part of the team based at Adamson Hospital, Cupar.
These posts will play a critical role in the overall system operating 7 days per week. A high degree of accuracy is required to deal with the complex referral process.
You should be educated to Higher, SVQ level 3 and / or have equivalent NHS experience. A sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Excel and a knowledge of databases is vital as you will be required to manage an electronic referral system and database. Excellent telephone and communication skills will be essential as well as the ability to work flexibly including some public holiday. A positive outlook in relation to high quality customer care and team working is also required.
If you feel that you can play an active part in this evolving service, then we would like to hear from you.
Please note the salary for these posts is pro rata to part time hours.
For informal enquiries please contact Nikki Thomson, ICASS Administrative Team Lead on 01592 648129 or email: nicola.thomson7@nhs.scot; alternatively Elaine Duncan, Community Care Services, Business Manager on 01383 565248 or email elaine.duncan@nhs.scot.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.