Employer: NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: James Paget University Hospital
Town: Gorleston-on-Sea
Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/01/2025 23:59
D2A Nurse Clinician - James Paget University Hospital
NHS Band 6
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) plans and buys healthcare services for our local population. We are accountable for the performance and finances of the NHS across Norfolk and Waveney – a total budget of £2 billion a year. Known as NHS Norfolk and Waveney, the organisation works with local people, health and care professionals, and partner organisations to improve the health and wellbeing of our population.
The organisation is part of the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System, dedicated to working with partners in local government, the voluntary sector, and others to help the NHS support broader social and economic development and tackle inequalities in health outcomes.
We believe strongly in creating a workplace built on teamwork, whilst allowing individuals to grow and develop in their own roles. Our main offices are based at 8th Floor of Norfolk County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2UE; however, we have local offices for the East in Beccles and the West in King’s Lynn, requiring travel across the Norfolk and Waveney footprint as well as out of county as needed.
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Nurse to work as NHS Continuing Healthcare Nurse/Practitioner for Discharge to Assess Pathway 3. This post offers the opportunity to enhance assessment, decision-making skills, and complex case management skills in a challenging but supportive environment. You will also be a member of the Integrated Discharge Hub, responsible for assisting with discharge planning, assessment, and commissioning of care for individuals from the acute hospital.
We are looking for a registered nurse who is keen on integrated working. An understanding of hospital discharges is desirable, but support and guidance will be provided. You will be adaptable, possess good communication skills, and enjoy working with other professionals. This post is based at James Paget University Hospital, working with the Integrated Discharge Team to complete assessments and attend wards as required. Traveling to visit patients and attend meetings will also be involved.
You will offer a person-centred approach to individuals and their families, working in partnership with other agencies and demonstrating a strong commitment to improving outcomes for those on your caseload. Proven skills in working with people who have complex health needs are essential, along with the ability to demonstrate evidence-based and innovative practice.
Main Duties of the Job
* Jointly assess with other health and social care colleagues patients ready for discharge from hospital to identify accountability for case management on the Discharge to Assess Pathway.
* Take responsibility for collaborative working practices to deliver the D2A3 (complex discharge) Pathway supported by the Band 8a Senior Nurse.
* Work collaboratively with acute hospital patient-facing services to support successful discharge on a personalised patient pathway.
* Review with the Senior Nurse to establish an effective interface between D2A3 and existing hospital discharge pathways.
* Ensure high quality, safe, and timely patient flow from the hospital to discharge within the community.
* Ensure accurate application and quality assurance of decision making, ensuring patients have access to appropriate discharge pathways.
* Provide effective communication with patients and their families to ensure engagement and understanding of the D2A3 Pathway and potential onward transfer and support.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
* 2 years post-registration experience
* Community Nursing or hospital experience
* Further training evidence
* Experience of communicating in challenging situations
* Knowledge of safeguarding adults
* Good understanding of Health and Social Care environments
Your Application
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we may close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We are unable to accept CVs as part of an application. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification on their application will be shortlisted for this job.
To ensure diverse representation at all levels across the workforce and to understand the differing needs of our stakeholders, Norfolk and Waveney ICB is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from under-represented backgrounds.
Applicants with a disability need only meet the essential criteria to be invited to interview. We will also make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if you inform us of any special requirements.
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