Job summary
Nurse Advisor, Trusted Assessor (Barnet Planned Care- One Care Home Team- CLCH NHS Trust) Permanent post 30hours/week.
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and dynamic nurse with experience in comprehensive health needs assessment and discharge planning to apply for this exciting opportunity to work as a Trusted Assessor in the One Care Home team.
The One Care Home Team's purpose is to provide high-quality and safe re-active and pro-active face to face and virtual MDT support to care homes and their residents.
The post holder will work closely with colleagues from the acutes and care home managers within the borough of Barnet. You will have the chance to rotate in the two hospitals the TA is covering.
We offer regular clinical supervision, guidance and training for personal and professional development in a friendly and supportive environment. This includes a program of in-service training and other training and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Working within acute hospitals to identify patients with complex care needs to support and facilitatetimely and appropriate safe transfer of care following discharge from hospital to avoid unnecessarydelays.
- Acting as a point of contact for Care HomesRegularly communicating with a range of stakeholders including hospitals, care homes and community teams about discharge arrangement.
- Providing support to Care Home and Hospital staff relating to admission and discharge processes andalso clinical skills where applicable (including supporting the identification and arrangement of requiredtraining
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- oProfessional qualification i.e. Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Professional
- oFurther training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes
Desirable
- oComprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development
- oWorkforce development knowledge and experience
- oWorking knowledge of Microsoft Project EDCL
- oA good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. (With specific reference to Older Persons Care Homes
Experience
Essential
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management
Desirable
- Previous experience in similar role in public sector
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience in similar role in public sector
Desirable
- Experience in working in the discharge team
- Experience in case management
Key Attributes
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Able to travel around the acute hospitals in the borough Barnet
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- oProfessional qualification i.e. Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Professional
- oFurther training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes
Desirable
- oComprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development
- oWorkforce development knowledge and experience
- oWorking knowledge of Microsoft Project EDCL
- oA good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. (With specific reference to Older Persons Care Homes
Experience
Essential
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management
Desirable
- Previous experience in similar role in public sector
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience in similar role in public sector
Desirable
- Experience in working in the discharge team
- Experience in case management
Key Attributes
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Able to travel around the acute hospitals in the borough Barnet
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Edgware Community Hospital
Edgware Community Hospital HA8 0AD
London
HA8 0AD
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
