Job Advert
NHS HIGHLAND
DISCHARGE HUB
REFERRAL ASSESSMENT OFFICER
Band HC06 - £25,422 - £28,579 pro rata per annum
2 positions available - 35 hours per week – Full time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for three enthusiastic and motivated Referral Assessment Officers to join the newly developing Discharge Hub. These are full-time positions of 35 hours per week, which will enable the right candidate the opportunity to be part of a fully integrated Adult Social Care service with NHS Highland. The post will be community based but will reach into acute hospitals to facilitate the safe and timely discharge/transfer of patients. The post holder will work closely with colleagues of all disciplines from different areas within NHS Highland, across community and acute sites. The post-holder will be expected to travel within the Highlands as and when required.
Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty. Ideally, the right candidate will already have experience and/or knowledge of Adult Social Care . The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the legislation and policy that underpins supporting and working with vulnerable people in the community. This position is ideally suited to an experienced practitioner and applications will be welcomed from individuals who wish to be challenged and gain experience in a busy Social Work Team . The right candidate will be able to demonstrate strong values and principles and apply these to practice.
Informal enquiries to: Kara McNaught (Adult Care Review Team Manager) 07970 956 173 email; kara.mcnaught@nhs.scot
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Closing date: 24/08/2022