Role 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.
About the Role
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: //5
For further information please contact: Amber Hallman, Professional Lead for Admission Avoidance Services. 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.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over, staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than, people, cover more than 2, 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). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
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 are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.
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 will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit.
You will 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 would love to hear from you.
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