Band 7 Hospital at Home Case Finder Nurse

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Band 7 Hospital at Home Case Finder Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Complex Discharge Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent: Part time (0.4 WTE) Hours Part time - 14 hours per week (Includes weekend and Bank Holiday working) Job ref 391-RFL-8326876

Site Royal Free Hampstead Town Hampstead Salary £58,133 - £65,261 Per annum inclusive of HCAS - pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

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We are looking for a proactive nurse, who wishes to work part-time, to join our "Hospital at Home Case Finders team".

The post holder will be responsible for assessing patient suitability for referral into community services such as Hospital at Home services and intermediate care services. Patients may be medically optimised or pre optimised at the point of referral but at a stage where ongoing needs can be met in the community and no longer require an acute admission.

The post holder will work closely between all wards and community providers to ensure smooth discharge for suitable patients.

They will identify assess and refer patients keeping a full log and managing all communications between teams - Working closely with the Integrated Discharge team to ensure all care and other services are in place upon discharge.

They will be be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality service to patients which is adapting to meet changing needs.

The post holder will be requested to join a roster system, to support service cover for 7days a week, implying working bank holidays and weekend.

Main duties of the job

1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 To identify/casefind and pull potential intermediate care service and/or Hospital at home patients in partnership with acute colleagues-ensuring that as soon as patients are medically stable they are discharged with the most appropriate community service.

1.2 To independently undertake activities directly related to the clinical, physical, functional, social and psychological assessment of potential patients, specifically in the evaluation and planning of on going service requirements.

1.3 Make judgements involving highly complex facts requiring interpretation and analysis. Communicate highly complex, sensitive information to team members e.g vulnerable adults and older people

1.4 To prevent premature admission to long-term care by creative problem solving to find appropriate alternatives, using highly developed skills and knowledge of assessment and communication.

1.5 To proactively promote a seamless and multidisciplinary approach to health and social care provision.

1.6 To proactively develop close working relationships with primary, secondary, voluntary and social care colleagues which promotes and supports effectively, utilising resources, ensuring patients receive the right service at the right time and in the right environment.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person specification

Royal Free shared commitments

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Education & professional Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Further professional studies
• Mentorship course or equivalent
• Able to evidence recent and continuing professional development

Experience

• Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working with patients with complex needs
• Experience of managing and coordinating own caseload
• Experience in presenting and service development
• Experience of working in collaboration with and across organizational boundaries
• Experience in Nursing assessments, care plans and referrals
• Experience of board rounds and working with multiple professions
• Experience of teaching others

Skills and aptitudes

• Expert specialist skills for the post
• Knowledge of current practices and pathways relevant to specialty
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Skilled in use of Computer/Keyboard
• Knowledge of Excel and ability to manage own data
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and work to a deadline
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patients needs are met.

Personal qualities and attributes

• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
• Evidence of proven, ongoing professional development
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as a team and independently forming professional relationships with colleagues
• Diplomatic and calm approach
• To be flexible and approachable

Others

• Weekend and Bank holiday working required
• flexible start/finish times to meet service needs
• AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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