This nursing post sits in the Care Transfer Hub at North Devon District Hospital, bringing together complex discharge, adult social care and single point of access services. The work centres on assessing patients leaving hospital on discharge pathways 2 and 3, arranging their onward care and helping ward staff clear delays. Working across acute, community and private provider settings, the role runs 0800 to 1800 for three days a week, with full time preferred but flexible. Experienced registered nurses with a community or acute background are sought.
What the job involves
- Complete comprehensive, holistic assessments of patients being discharged on pathways 2 and 3
- Procure onward care for patients leaving hospital
- Provide expert support to ward staff
- Resolve discharge delays
- Work closely with acute and community health and social care teams to discharge patients safely and efficiently
- Support pathway 1 discharges on occasion
What’s required
Qualifications
- Registered nurse
Experience
- Experience as a registered nurse
Skills & knowledge
- Passion for patient advocacy
- Problem-solving skills
- Interest in patient flow
Nice to have
- Background in both community and acute services
- Knowledge of health and social care funding and eligibility criteria
What’s offered
- Funding for qualifications such as a care certificate, degree or leadership course
- Days off to study, CPD and rotational placements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days
- NHS Pension scheme
- Flexible working schemes and family friendly policies
- Occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities
- Staff discounts, Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
- Salary sacrifice options including onsite nursery, car leases and cycle to work
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
