Swansea Bay University Health Board

Community Discharge Liaison Nurse

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Home First Community Integrated Home First services. The team is expanding in response to our Health Board initiatives, which align hospital discharges to national discharge to recover and assess pathways and trusted assessor functions.

By bringing care closer to home and enhancing our community response the post holder will play a key role in the development of this discharge process, supporting acute care capacity and advocating 'what matter' to our patients.

The Home first nursing team aim to be innovative and person centred in the delivery of our service, enhancing quality and safety in the pathway and education of staff across organisations in the discharge process.

The post holder will provide clinical support and assessment working in partnership with health and social care teams across a wide range of settings, including domiciliary/therapy led care in the community. The team provide an in reach into our acute hospital to achieve a timely discharge into our step down beds or care home provision, with a 'Home First Ethos' as a trusted assessor.

Main duties of the job

Work collaboratively with other community professionals across the Release to assess services that provide clinical support and patient advocacy, Promote a Home First Ethos in all assessments conducted working with the community team to expedite release where appropriate.

Undertake the role of a trusted assessor for the identification and screening of appropriate patients for transfer to a step-down/pathway 2 or 3 bed, Maintain optimal bed capacity and report/escalate any concerns to clinical leader/matron.

Support to report DLN activity and increase/report to bronze leaders on community patient call and flow, Support the clinical lead/Matron in the supervision, training and review needs of the H2H/Home first nursing team and the home care workforce.

Undertake clinical community roles and ensure a safe transition to longer-term or specialist community nursing services, Involve the patient/relative/carers in all aspects of recovery and enabling, Streamlining referrals through the D2RA (discharge-to-recovery and assessment) process with patient identification requiring nursing input.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-NMR090-0525

Job locations

Gorseinon Community Hub Home first team, Gorseinon Hospital

Brynawel Road

Gorseinon Swansea

SA4 4UU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide clinical support and assessment working in partnership with health and social care teams across a wide range of settings, including domiciliary/therapy led care in the community. The team provide an in reach into our acute hospital to achieve a timely discharge into our step down beds or care home provision, with a Home First Ethos as a trusted assessor

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide clinical support and assessment working in partnership with health and social care teams across a wide range of settings, including domiciliary/therapy led care in the community. The team provide an in reach into our acute hospital to achieve a timely discharge into our step down beds or care home provision, with a Home First Ethos as a trusted assessor

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse.
  • Relevant Degree or experience
  • Demonstrate evidence of relevant post-registration education and professional updating.

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience in Medical nursing.
  • Knowledge of discharge planning processes
  • Post registration experience
  • Experience at minimum Band 5
  • Can demonstrate a record of achievement in developing clinical practice. Can demonstrate an ability to manage others.
  • Participation in audit and education.
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance.
  • Effective role model ,ability to utilize research and reliable evidence to inform and advance nursing practice.

Desirable

  • Understanding of clinical and nonclinical risk assessment.
  • Knowledge of community services

Values

Essential

  • Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect
  • Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
  • Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.
  • Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
  • Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
  • Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

Other

Essential

  • Patient and understanding
  • Motivated and enthusiastic
  • Approachable and friendly o Team worker
  • Flexible approach to work

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to motivate others.
  • Good organisational skills. o Ability to lead others.
  • Articulate with strong influencing skills.
  • Awareness of Health & Safety responsibilities.
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Creative and innovative.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Ability to devY gallu i ddatblygu eraill elop others
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse.
  • Relevant Degree or experience
  • Demonstrate evidence of relevant post-registration education and professional updating.

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience in Medical nursing.
  • Knowledge of discharge planning processes
  • Post registration experience
  • Experience at minimum Band 5
  • Can demonstrate a record of achievement in developing clinical practice. Can demonstrate an ability to manage others.
  • Participation in audit and education.
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance.
  • Effective role model ,ability to utilize research and reliable evidence to inform and advance nursing practice.

Desirable

  • Understanding of clinical and nonclinical risk assessment.
  • Knowledge of community services

Values

Essential

  • Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect
  • Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
  • Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.
  • Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
  • Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
  • Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

Other

Essential

  • Patient and understanding
  • Motivated and enthusiastic
  • Approachable and friendly o Team worker
  • Flexible approach to work

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to motivate others.
  • Good organisational skills. o Ability to lead others.
  • Articulate with strong influencing skills.
  • Awareness of Health & Safety responsibilities.
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Creative and innovative.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Ability to devY gallu i ddatblygu eraill elop others

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Gorseinon Community Hub Home first team, Gorseinon Hospital

Brynawel Road

Gorseinon Swansea

SA4 4UU


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Gorseinon Community Hub Home first team, Gorseinon Hospital

Brynawel Road

Gorseinon Swansea

SA4 4UU


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Home First Matron

Rebecca Jenkins

rebecca.Jenkins3@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-NMR090-0525

Job locations

Gorseinon Community Hub Home first team, Gorseinon Hospital

Brynawel Road

Gorseinon Swansea

SA4 4UU


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