Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Due to maternity leave, there is an opportunity to work into the North Lincolnshire Care Home Liaison team for a 12 month fixed term / secondment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Care Home Liaison Nurse who wants to participate and contribute to achieving excellent standards of quality care within a Care Home environment. The applicant will work alongside the Care Home to provide specialist support, advice, education and support interventions to the Care Home staff.
In return for this commitment, we will support and develop your potential and skills through regular supervision and professional development in this busy and fulfilling role within our friendly Trust.
If you are applying for a secondment, please ensure you have your manager's approval.
Main duties of the job
* To provide specialist support and advice to referring Care Homes, preventing unnecessary delays.
* To promote and assist in the maintenance of the highest attainable standard of nursing care in a Care Home setting, drawing on examples of current best practice.
* To deliver education, support interventions, and implement processes with consequent improved patient outcomes, therefore supporting the achievements of Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust and Rotherham Foundation Trust internal performance indicators.
* To undertake clinical effectiveness and audit activities throughout the year.
* To promote and assist in effective ward discharge and placement preparation for both the patient and their family/carer.
* To ensure Mental Health Act and Legislation advice is provided to Care Homes as required.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RMN / RNLD
* Evidence of post qualification study
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.
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro rata.
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