Transfer Of Care Hub - Specialist Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Band 6 Nurse to join the Transfer of Care Hub (Integrated Discharge Team) Fixed Term or Secondment until end of March 2027. The successful candidate will promote the Discharge to Assess model by facilitating safe and timely discharges for patients from Macclesfield District General Hospital, supporting the Acute Medical Ward and as necessary for patients in Community Pathway 2 beds Transfer to Pathway 3. The successful candidate will have a passion for putting the patient at the centre and have experience of working collaboratively with multi-professional partners. The job will include supporting the completion of assessments and continuing healthcare checklists within the pathway 2 beds. The post holder will need to be able to travel within Cheshire East to support this. Hours per week: 37.5 hours. We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

• To coordinate and facilitate the safe and effective discharge of patients from Macclesfield District General Hospital supporting proactive reduction in delayed transfer of care.
• To provide assessments for discharge pathways 1-3.
• Working proactively within an integrated health and social care team, to promote formal and informal channels of communication both within the team, ward staff, ICB and wider community as appropriate.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best. Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] for more information about working for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications - Essential

• Current first level registration in General Adult/Mental Health Nursing.
• ENB (English National Board) 998 / Clinical Educator Training or equivalent
• Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy with experience

Qualifications - Desirable

• 1st Degree level education (or demonstrates ability to study at this level)

Experience - Essential

• Multi-agency working
• Work within a multi-disciplinary setting
• Discharge planning

Experience - Desirable

• Proactive approach to change and an ability to adapt to change

Knowledge and Skills - Essential

• Proven record of well-developed assessment skills
• Able to demonstrate good clinical knowledge
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to deal with conflict
• Ability to organise own work and work of others
• Computer literacy
• Demonstrates commitment to own personal development and sound knowledge of current issues in professional practice
• Conflict management skills, defusing volatile situations
• Understanding and knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and DOLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)

Knowledge and Skills - Desirable

• Experience of completing continuing health care assessments
• Experience of single assessment process
• Experience of managing a group of staff to deliver patient care

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL
Employer's website: https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/