Job summary
Single Point of Access is a multi-professional team providing advice surrounding patient management. We are looking for an experienced clinician (Nurse, Therapist or Paramedic) with extensive knowledge of community services to join this care coordination team. The remit of this role will be to provide assessment of a patient's needs, and advice regarding service availability in order to keep this patient in their own home and avoid unnecessary admissions to the acute hospital setting. This post will be able to actively review cases in the SWAST call stack to review where vital emergency services can be spared, and support patients to remain well in their own homes. It will include liaising with various community teams to ensure timely assessment and management of patients in their own homes.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We require a forward-thinking, dynamic, motivated and creative individual to join us. Being able to work as part of a team and under pressure are essential skills that the successful candidate will hold. Experience and understanding of the Continuing Healthcare Framework, Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding are also essential, along with in-depth working knowledge of community services and pathways.
This role is a vital link between acute and community services, to provide seamless care and advice to optimise the patient's journey. This service is evolving and we are looking for someone to be involved in helping us shape the services for the future.
If you think you can be part of this team and can uphold our high standards of care, we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to contact us to arrange a visit in order to learn more about the role, what we do and our vision for the future.
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri times To Be Confirmed
Interview Date: 06/03/2025
For further information please contact: Amber Hallman Professional Lead for Admission Avoidance Services on 07552254603 amber.hallman@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract for 6 months. For current NHS employees, this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr