CHC Assessor - Learning Disabilities

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to work for a large healthcare organisation who is looking to appoint a CHC Assessor - Learning Disabilities.

The post will be working in Central London between the top of a band 7 – 8a, inside IR35.

The post will be predominantly remote working across 3 boroughs.

Main Responsibilities:

• The main purpose of the role is to support a clear a backlog of DSTs and Reviews;
• Develop and sustain relationships with others that create a sound base for communication, services delivery and partnership working as required;
• Ensure that the service is delivered in a compassionate and sensitive way to support individuals and their families in often distressing episodes of their lives;
• Required to make independent decisions on key aspects of patient/service user care, funding and service provision on a day-to-day basis, based on application of policy, legal frameworks in which they are required to practice;
• Keep abreast of changes and developments in LD, Mental Health Policy and attend in-service training and courses as required;
• Promote a culture of learning and personal development for staff by leading by example.

A successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience of working in a clinical setting, must be an RMN / RNLD;
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS developments, policies, and priorities in relation to Learning Disabilities healthcare provision;
• Experience working in an LD setting;
• Demonstrate both managerial and written skills in previous post;
• The ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing, information to clients, their families, carers, and other professionals both within and outside the NHS.

If you are interested in the role and have the above experience, please send a copy of your CV in the first instance to ria.healy@finegreen.co.uk