Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Staff Nurse or Therapist with specialist knowledge in discharge planning and pathways to join our Community Transfer of Care Hub at Gravesham Community Hospital.
In the Community Transfer of Care Hub you will manage all referrals into the Discharge to Assess Pathways across Dartford, Gravesend and Swanley, working with a multidisciplinary team of integrated discharge nurses, therapists, rehabilitation and healthcare assistants and an administrator to assist in discharge planning across acute hospital services.
Gravesham Community Hospital is located close to St Georges Shopping Centre with nearby dining options, making it an ideal base.
Although based at Gravesham Community Hospital, you will travel to local acute hospitals to provide in-reach support and visit patients at home and in care homes to undertake assessments in line with our "Home First" approach. A driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Team Sister / Therapist you will:
* Provide clinical/management leadership and day-to-day support for the Community Transfer of Care Hub Team.
* Support the Team Senior Sister and Clinical Service Manager with recruitment as required.
* Participate in induction of new staff, students, bank and agency staff.
* Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of community services.
* Maximise use of clinical resources and organise clinical cover as needed.
* Monitor and evaluate patient flow, admissions and discharge arrangements; initiate improvements.
* Support safe and timely discharge planning for team members.
* Take responsibility for the most complex cases, including leading on the assessment of homeless patients to ensure statutory responsibilities are met.
* Review complex patients requiring 1-1 funding and support safeguarding issues as needed.
* Develop and support robust communication with HCRG Care Group colleagues and other agencies (GPs, social care, nursing colleagues).
* Take clinical responsibility for placements made by the Community Transfer of Care Hub and address any arising issues.
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children’s community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year—guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident Committed company, and we work to provide facilities and adjustments to be inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular and we may close it earlier than the date shown. If you’re keen to join our team, please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Job responsibilities
The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be / will have:
* Registered Nurse (RN) or registered Therapists (OT / Physio) with current live PIN on the NMC or HCPC register
* Recognised teaching/assessing qualification 998/997/mentorship
* Continuous Professional Development Portfolio
* Specialist knowledge and experience in discharge planning and pathways
* Experience of working within a multiagency health and care system
* Relevant post-registration clinical experience
As travel is required, a driving license and access to a car is essential.
Package and benefits
* A Band 6 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
* 5% high cost area allowance
* Membership of My Reward Hub with discounts and cashback
* Access to on-demand wages and financial well-being resources
* Online and face-to-face help with wellbeing, mental health, and life management support
* Access to eLearning, career pathways and continuing professional development through The Learning Enterprise
* Open, just culture with opportunities to contribute ideas and at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
Disclosure and DBS
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS disclosure.
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