Clinical Standards Lead
New Yesterday
Responsibilities:
* Carry out regular 1:1 supervision, clinical observations, and dip tests/ live dip tests (audits), coaching HPs in line with defined Support Pathways based on quality performance related risk assessments.
* Monitor trends and specific emerging issues that need to be addressed, delivering group quality improvement sessions where common issues are apparent.
* Supervise the support pathways of Functional Assessors as defined within the Performance Excellence Framework, utilising clinical audit and quality outcomes with a view to achieving sustained quality improvement within the contract.
* Carry out telephone, video and/ or face-to-face functional assessments to establish any functional restriction caused by a claimants health concern. Be the point of contact during the consultation stage for claimants with a wide range of health conditions and disabilities.
* Obtain evidence from the claimant, using active listening and asking appropriate questions to establish any functional restriction.
* Apply critical thinking and logical reasoning to produce accurate, and detailed reports, utilising DWP systems and processes.
* Ensure that reports are completed to a high standard to achieve the required quality grades, including in relation to accurate spelling and grammar.
* Support achievement of service delivery KPIs through provision of an effective and efficient Assessment Service.
* Liaise with a range of clinical peers across the NHS and private healthcare sector, charities, and support organisations to obtain and evaluate evidence that assists in the production of detailed reports.
* Proactively develop knowledge of health conditions through engaging with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities in line with professional registration and contractual requirements.
* Undertake any training required to carry out Functional Assessor role e.g., Paper-based Reviews and initial Triage.
* Take ownership of professional revalidation to ensure that this is completed within the required timescales.
Essential Criteria:
* A minimum of 12 months experience as a DWP approved Functional Assessor, achieving consistently high-quality clinical audit outcomes.
* Be HCPC / NMC/ GMC registered with no restrictions on practice.
* Have a proven record of proactively engaging with relevant Continual Professional Development (CPD).
* Broad-ranging clinical experience across a range on conditions, including working with adults.
* Demonstrable knowledge of the clinical aspects and likely functional effects of a wide range of medical conditions, including skills in assessing people and the ability to perform a relevant examination.
* Knowledge and skills in assessing people with conditions affecting mental health, intellectual and cognitive function including the ability to perform a relevant examination.
* Ability to critically evaluate evidence and use logical reasoning to provide accurate evidence-based advice.
* Have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills that include the ability to interact sensitively and appropriately, take a comprehensive, history; accurately recording clinical findings, producing succinct, accurate reports in Plain English, while utilising a questioning style that allows the Claimant to talk freely about their level of function.
* Be able to take part in the continuous feedback cycle, including 360-degree feedback, and use this feedback to improve practice.
* Efficient IT skills and an ability to type notes accurately whilst conducting assessments (30 words per minute minimum).
* Ability to maintain a strong work ethic while working independently.
* Ability and willingness to share clinical experience and knowledge to positive effect within a team.
* Comfortable working to team and individual targets.
* An eye for detail.
* Driven and flexible.
* Demonstrable ability to manage time effectively.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications
Salary: Up to £54934.4 per annum + + benefits & performance bonus
]]>- Location:
- Croydon, London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Medical Practice
