Clinical Nurse Specialist (Hospital Discharge Team/Community UCR)
NHS Jobs Exeter
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The Hospital Discharge team has an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse. If you would like to come and join a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team then look no further.
The Hospital Discharge Team is an integrated health and social care team based on the acute site providing clinical assessment and triage for patients face to face to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions or to facilitate appropriate discharges.
We also work to support patients through the end stages of their life. This role involves using a patient centric approach to completing nursing assessments and formulating discharge plans. This post is being advertised as rotational with the intention of rotating into Intermediate Care in community.
As such you will need to be a car driver to able able to apply. This position could be in any of the 6 localities across eastern Devon. The successful candidate will have the ability to work as a confident autonomous practitioner. You will need high level clinical assessment and problem-solving skills to manage complex patients who require assessment of needs prior to discharge.
This includes face to face assessments of patients on the wards and linking with the MDT, though attendance at board rounds and other resources. This post allows you to draw on skills gained from both acute and community experience, due to the broad range of patient presentations and work both over the phone and face to face in the community and acute hospitals.
You will also work with Specialist Nurses and Physiotherapists, enabling you to expand your knowledge in multidisciplinary complex care. You will need to demonstrate flexibility, good time management skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This is an exciting and fast paced team, where each day can present new challenges and learning opportunities. Within the Hospital Discharge Team there are also great opportunities for service development experience. If you feel this is the role for you please apply now!
Working Pattern: The hours needed for the position are 37.5 hours per week between the times of 8am - 6pm. You will form part of a rolling staffing rota, covering the service 7 days a week and flexibility in your working is appreciated. You will be required to work one weekend in every four to support the team.
Interview Date: Friday 31st January 2025 For further information or to arrange an informal discussion please contact: Emma Watkins (Clinical Lead) or Stacey Goacher (Service Lead) on 0781498873 or 07395258601 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 vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
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.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. 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 Hospital Discharge Team is an integrated health and social care team based on the acute site providing clinical assessment and triage for patients face to face to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions or to facilitate appropriate discharges.
We also work to support patients through the end stages of their life. This role involves using a patient centric approach to completing nursing assessments and formulating discharge plans. This post is being advertised as rotational with the intention of rotating into Intermediate Care in community.
As such you will need to be a car driver to able able to apply. This position could be in any of the 6 localities across eastern Devon. The successful candidate will have the ability to work as a confident autonomous practitioner. You will need high level clinical assessment and problem-solving skills to manage complex patients who require assessment of needs prior to discharge.
This includes face to face assessments of patients on the wards and linking with the MDT, though attendance at board rounds and other resources. This post allows you to draw on skills gained from both acute and community experience, due to the broad range of patient presentations and work both over the phone and face to face in the community and acute hospitals.
You will also work with Specialist Nurses and Physiotherapists, enabling you to expand your knowledge in multidisciplinary complex care. You will need to demonstrate flexibility, good time management skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This is an exciting and fast paced team, where each day can present new challenges and learning opportunities. Within the Hospital Discharge Team there are also great opportunities for service development experience. If you feel this is the role for you please apply now!
Working Pattern: The hours needed for the position are 37.5 hours per week between the times of 8am - 6pm. You will form part of a rolling staffing rota, covering the service 7 days a week and flexibility in your working is appreciated. You will be required to work one weekend in every four to support the team.
Interview Date: Friday 31st January 2025 For further information or to arrange an informal discussion please contact: Emma Watkins (Clinical Lead) or Stacey Goacher (Service Lead) on 0781498873 or 07395258601 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 vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
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.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. 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.
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