Job summary
- Main area
- Community Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 407-COMMUNITY-6636329-A
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Healthcare Trust Community Division
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
ICS Discharge Liaison Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.Ìý
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant.Ìý The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.Ìý As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
ÌýRESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity is available within the Intermediate Care Service (ICS) to work as a Band 6 Discharge Liaison / ICS Nurse.
ICS is a fully integrated service jointly with Walsall Adult Social Care. ICSÌý provides pathways to enable the discharge of patients from hospital and follows them into the community. The team complete comprehensive assessments and care planning. The multi-disciplinary team is made up of Nurses, Social Workers, Social Care Facilitators, Discharge Co-Ordinators, Planners, Therapists, Keyworkers and Administration Staff who work together to facilitate safe and timely discharges from acute hospitals and onto long term care planning.
Main duties of the job
ÌýThe post holder will be expected to work within the multi-disciplinary team to provide senior nurse advice and expertise. They will be responsible for completing comprehensive holistic assessments, care planning and discharge paperwork to facilitate safe and timely discharge. The post holder will also support junior members of the team to promote quality and embed the ethos of the ICS.Ìý Part of the role involves a significant amount of community follow up work, whereby assessments will be undertaken in care homes and patients' own homes post discharge.Ìý
We are looking forÌý a highly motivated registered nurse who is looking for a challenge or to develop their skills in discharge and community pathways. The post holder will beÌý based at Walsall Manor Hospital and a community site and needs to have access to a car.Ìý The successful candidate will be expected to travel around Walsall and the surrounding boroughs.Ìý A good base knowledge of CHC assessment process is desirable but not essential. A knowledge of social services and community pathways would be beneficialÌýto the post
Please note ICS is a seven day service across 365 days a year.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work within the Intermediate Care Services team at a senior nurse level to monitor high standards of care and to facilitate evidence based appropriate/timely discharge underpinned by quality of care.To work within a multi-agency integrated team at a senior nurse level, adopting a ‘no blame’ culture and act as a role model to junior staff.
To assess Patients for Funded Nursing Care (FNC) determinations and
Continuing Health Care (CHC) and oversee / advise on assessments completed by junior nursing staff.
To work closely and build rapport with the Intermediate Care Team and other community based services to support a seamless transition and prevent further admission to acute care.
To support and supervise junior members of the team.
To complete follow up assessments post discharge as part of a multi-agency teamÌý
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Level 1 Registered Nurse
- evidence of continued education
Desirable criteria
- Specialist Practice in District nursing
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to work on own ability
- Effective decision making
Desirable criteria
- prescriber
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work using own initiative
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship / teaching qualification or willingness to undertake
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Donna Brighton
- Job title
- ICS Ops Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922721172
- Additional information
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