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Flexible Workforce BLOSM Youth Navigator

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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must provide trauma-informed practice, non-clinical advice, advocate for individuals, maintain communication with MDTs, manage accurate records, and work flexibly to support others.
  • You will provide trauma-informed support, advise young people and families, liaise with professionals, advocate for individuals, maintain records, and adapt to service needs while ensuring well-being.

Requirements

  • - Provide trauma informed practice to people in ED and signpost to members of the team for follow-up in the community in some cases.
  • - Provide non-clinical advice to young people, families, and carers on a wide range of subjects.
  • - Maintain communication with the wider MDT when appropriate, these disciplines include Health and Social Care, Police, Education and Voluntary Sectors.
  • - Attend relevant training in relation to these complex issues to ensure that the competency needs of healthcare staff and others are addressed.
  • - Advocate for the person to support them in working towards their personal goals.
  • - Liaise with other professionals to promote health and social wellbeing for individuals.
  • - Represent the BLOSM team and promote the work for the BLOSM service within the trust.
  • - Support people and carers to access appropriate information and support, including signposting to a range of support services.
  • - Experience of discussing ideas and assessments in a professional way, which supports the person in their best interests, communicating their thoughts and wishes.
  • - Ability to work on own initiative within clearly defined policies and procedures, seeking advice as necessary from the Operations Manager.
  • - Ability to focus and concentrate frequently when providing advice.
  • - Maintain accurate electronic patient records and other data resources.
  • - Flexibility to work within areas or departments to meet the demands of changing service needs.
  • - To support other colleagues when required in line with your competencies.
  • - The postholder will frequently work with individuals who are experiencing distressing or emotional circumstances.

Responsibilities

  • Provide trauma informed practice to people in ED and signpost to members of the team for follow-up in the community in some cases.
  • Provide non-clinical advice to young people, families, and carers on a wide range of subjects.
  • Maintain communication with the wider MDT when appropriate, these disciplines include Health and Social Care, Police, Education and Voluntary Sectors.
  • Attend relevant training in relation to these complex issues to ensure that the competency needs of healthcare staff and others are addressed.
  • Advocate for the person to support them in working towards their personal goals.
  • Liaise with other professionals to promote health and social wellbeing for individuals.
  • Represent the BLOSM team and promote the work for the BLOSM service within the trust.
  • Support people and carers to access appropriate information and support, including sign posting to a range of support services.
  • Experience of discussing ideas and assessments in a professional way, which supports the person in their best interests, communicating their thoughts and wishes.
  • Ability to work on own initiative within clearly defined policies and procedures, seeking advice as necessary from the Operations Manager.
  • Ability to focus and concentrate frequently when providing advice.
  • Maintain accurate electronic patient records and other data resources.
  • Flexibility to work within areas or departments to meet the demands of changing service needs.
  • To support other colleagues when required in line with your competencies.
  • The postholder will frequently work with individuals who are experiencing distressing or emotional circumstances.

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Flexible Workforce BLOSM Youth Navigator role?

The primary purpose of the role is to support vulnerable people in the Emergency Department with various needs such as substance use, social isolation, housing, and relationships, among others.

What age range does the BLOSM Navigator work with?

The BLOSM Navigator works with children and young people aged 11 to 25 years old.

What type of practice is emphasized in this role?

The role emphasizes trauma-informed practice when engaging with young people in the Emergency Department and community settings.

Who will the post holder be accountable to?

The post holder will be employed and accountable to the organization offering the BLOSM service.

What is expected in terms of communication skills for this role?

The role requires the ability to communicate with others at all levels and liaise effectively with colleagues in various departments, statutory, and third sector services.

Will the BLOSM Navigator be responsible for providing clinical advice?

No, the BLOSM Navigator will provide non-clinical advice to young people, families, and carers on a wide range of subjects.

What type of training will the post holder be expected to attend?

The post holder will be expected to attend relevant training related to the complex issues they will be dealing with to ensure they are competent in their role.

Is flexibility important for this position?

Yes, flexibility is important as the post holder may need to work within different areas or departments to meet the demands of changing service needs.

What kind of records will the BLOSM Navigator need to maintain?

The BLOSM Navigator will need to maintain accurate electronic patient records and other data resources.

Who can be contacted for further details about the position?

For further details, Jo Watkinson, the BLOSM Operations Manager, can be contacted via email at joanne.watkinson@cht.nhs.uk or by telephone at 07525375239. Alistair Christie, BLOSM Service Lead, can also be contacted at alistair.christie@cht.nhs.uk.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) offers a broad range of healthcare services, including acute, emergency, and elective care, across Calderdale and Huddersfield. Their mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and ensures safety. Their purpose is to deliver excellent clinical services, enhance community well-being, and support continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare.