Job overview
This is an exciting post and we are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable nurse to join our Clinical Navigation Team. They will work within the Emergency and Acute care division and be responsible for the prevention of admission and the early supported discharges from these areas.
They will liaise closely with social and community colleagues, as well as utilising internal teams and resources to expedite the discharge process, linking in with the site team to aid patient flow.
The service is 8am - 8pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with focus on triaging of patients and holistically assessing their needs for safe discharge, with high need for effective communication.
This is a position which requires advanced levels of effective communication to make the service function, also relying on stakeholder intervention.
Please speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will develop effective working relationships within both primary and secondary care colleagues, GP's and other services to facilitate integrated care and enable early supported discharge, and prevent inappropriate re-admissions to hospital. The post holder will work closely with the acute and emergency areas to prevent admission and attend contingency areas to support early discharge. Conducting holistic assessments for those attending.
Teach and educate peers and partake in regular teaching so there is a greater awareness of the service and what it can provide.
Partake in the monthly High Intensity User Multi-Disciplinary meetings to highlight and provide support for individuals meeting criteria attending the Emergency Department. Contribute to individualised care planning and review its effectiveness as part of a Multi-Disciplinary approach.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
7 days a week, 365 days of service coverage
Prevent avoidable admissions through early appropriate intervention and support discharge through holistic assessment of the patient and identify needs.
Communicate effectively with service users, relatives, social and health care services, community and hospital services and members of the Mult-Disciplinary team.
To receive and act on referrals direct from all areas within the acute and emergency settings, for assessment, agreed tests and management of patient's conditions.
To support patients in their discharge, ensuring that it is safe and uncomplicated with ongoing referrals completed.
To provide support, education and advice to patients within the integrated service, both in hospital and community setting, as appropriate, in order to maximise the benefits of their health and improve quality of life.
Partake in the monthly High Intensity User Multi-Disciplinary meetings to highlight and provide support for individuals meeting criteria attending the Emergency Department. Contribute to individualised care planning and review its effectiveness as part of a Multi-Disciplinary approach.
To work with relatives and external agencies, taking responsibility for ongoing management.
To identify and be responsible for own professional development in liaison with Senior Nurse Manager.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse
2. Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Experience in Emergency/Acute or Community Care setting
Desirable criteria
4. Experience developing and implementing new services
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
6. Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
7. IT literate
Knowledge
Essential criteria
8. Knowledge of National and Local Policy agenda’s relating to post
Desirable criteria
9. Evidence of participation in Audit
Skills
Essential criteria
10. Clinically competent to work alone but ensure patient safety
11. Ability to manage a caseload
Desirable criteria
12. Ability to initiate and develop practice
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.