Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse or Therapist, with knowledge and experience in discharge planning and pathways, to join our Community Transfer of Care Hub!
In the Community Transfer of Care Hub you will manage all referrals into the Discharge to Assess Pathways across Dartford, Gravesend and Swanley. You will work alongside a talent multi-disciplinary team of alongside 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 a short distance from St Georges Shopping Centre and is surrounded by well-known food establishments and local coffee shops making it an ideal location to be based from.
Whilst you will be based at Gravesham Community Hospital, you will be required to travel to local acute hospitals to provide in-reach support to meet the needs of the service and youll also be expected to visit patients in their homes and in care homes to undertake assessments in line with our "Home First" approach. Therefore, a driving license and access to a car for work purposes is essential for this role.
You will also be expected to visit patients in their homes and in care homes to undertake assessments in line with our "Home First" approach
Therefore, a driving license and access to a car for work purposes is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse or Therapistyou will:
- Undertake patient care needs assessment to identify on-going support required for a safe acute hospital discharge
- Visit patients in their homes to undertake face to face assessments of patient needs.
- Source appropriate care provision in the correct setting to meet these needs.
- Ensure sourced care provision is Implemented from the point of hospital discharge.
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers and all partner organisations
- Maintain accurate patient records in line with professional and organisational requirements
- Implement and work to ensure evidence-based care/best practice.
- Initiate health promotion activities with individuals, patients, and carers.
- Provide in-reach assistance to the acute hospitals by providing expertise in community services to improve discharge and flow for pathways 1, 2 and 3.
- Undertake mentorship training, facilitate the teaching and learning experiences for all students and colleagues.
- Be responsible for liaising with external agencies to expedite Transfer of Care Packages and Nursing Home/ residential Home placements.
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 UKs 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 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 simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
02 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £28,407 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/1580/11789
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0DG
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0DG
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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