Band 7 case finder nurse in the Hospital at Home Case Finders team at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, part-time. The post identifies ward patients ready for community care, such as Hospital at Home or intermediate care, then assesses and refers them, keeping a full log and coordinating with the Integrated Discharge team. The role works across a seven-day roster, which includes weekends and bank holidays, with flexible start and finish times. Registered nurse status, mentorship training and discharge planning experience are essential.
What the job involves
- Identify ward patients who are medically stable and suitable for Hospital at Home or intermediate care, and refer them promptly
- Assess clinical, physical, functional, social and psychological needs and plan ongoing service requirements
- Make complex judgements and communicate sensitive information to team members, including about vulnerable adults and older people
- Prevent premature admission to long-term care by finding appropriate alternatives
- Work closely with wards and community providers to ensure smooth discharge
- Keep a full log and manage communications between teams
- Work with the Integrated Discharge team to ensure care and services are in place on discharge
- Promote a seamless multidisciplinary approach to health and social care
- Build close working relationships with primary, secondary, voluntary and social care colleagues
- Deliver a high-quality service that adapts to changing needs
- Join a roster covering seven days a week, including weekends and bank holidays
Qualifications
- Registered nurse
- Further professional studies
- Mentorship course or equivalent
Experience
- Negotiating and liaising within multidisciplinary teams, including board rounds
- Working with patients with complex needs
- Managing and coordinating own caseload, including assessments, care plans and referrals
- Discharge planning and knowledge of discharge pathways
- Presenting, service development and working across organisational boundaries
Skills & knowledge
- Expert specialist skills and current knowledge of practice and pathways for the specialty
- Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
- Computer and Excel skills, with the ability to manage own data
- Problem solving, prioritising to deadlines, and managing stressful situations while challenging decisions
Other
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
- Positive role model with a credible, professional, calm and diplomatic approach
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
- Working under pressure, as part of a team and independently, and being flexible and approachable
Nice to have
- Experience of teaching others
What’s offered
- Flexible hours and working arrangements
- Generous benefits
- Training and career progression opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
