Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join un as a Band 7 Discharge Liaison Nurse (DLN) , working within the Patient Flow Team in the Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) directorate. There are two posts in total.
The postholders will work alongside the team, which is made up of Social Workers, Social Work Assistants and a Nurse Team Lead, primarily based in the MHSOP corridor, University Hospital Llandough. They will work in close partnership with Clinical Leads, Social Services and Third Sector and Voluntary Sector.
In addition the DLN's will receive support and supervision from managers and colleagues in the Complex Care and Commissioning Team. There will be an element of agile working, including carrying out placement reviews
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role will include:
- Responsible for providing professional and clinical leadership in the nursing management of patients requiring complex discharge planning.
- Responsible for the operational management of NHS Continuing Health Care.
- Responsible for the operational management of NHS Funded Nursing Care on behalf of the Health Board.
- Provide a key advisory role to the multi-disciplinary team on discharge planning within the designated areas of responsibility.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oNursing Degree or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
- oRegistered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration
- oPost registration knowledge and study to Masters level equivalent
- oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- oClinical Leadership qualification and/or training
Experience
Essential
- oSkilled Practitioner embracing clinical governance and clinical effectiveness.
- oRelevant post registration experience.
- oExperience of multi-agency working.
- oEvidence of dealing with difficult situations.
Desirable
- oExperience of interagency working and initiating developments across organisational boundaries
Values
Essential
- oPersonable, amiable and collaborative
- oAbility to work under pressure and to unplanned deadlines
- oAssertive and Diplomatic
- oAbility to use own initiative
- oHonest, trustworthy, motivated and possess a non-judgemental attitude towards others
- oPossess a strong commitment to improving patients' experiences and care
other
Essential
- oEnhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Children's Barred List check
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oNursing Degree or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
- oRegistered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration
- oPost registration knowledge and study to Masters level equivalent
- oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- oClinical Leadership qualification and/or training
Experience
Essential
- oSkilled Practitioner embracing clinical governance and clinical effectiveness.
- oRelevant post registration experience.
- oExperience of multi-agency working.
- oEvidence of dealing with difficult situations.
Desirable
- oExperience of interagency working and initiating developments across organisational boundaries
Values
Essential
- oPersonable, amiable and collaborative
- oAbility to work under pressure and to unplanned deadlines
- oAssertive and Diplomatic
- oAbility to use own initiative
- oHonest, trustworthy, motivated and possess a non-judgemental attitude towards others
- oPossess a strong commitment to improving patients' experiences and care
other
Essential
- oEnhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Children's Barred List check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
