Job Description

The post holder will assume responsibility for the completion of nursing assessment of patients referred to both Intermediate and Continuing Healthcare and review Free Nursing Care Contribution Eligibility. They will assess patients both in the (Hospital setting) Acute Trust and (Community setting) Primary Care.



The post holder will screen and assess referrals to Intermediate Care



and work in partnership with other professionals in the planning,



implementing and evaluation of care.



The post holder will work in close collaboration with patients/ carers



actively involving them in decisions to access Intermediate care and in



the implementation and evaluation of their care plan.



Telephone Triage patients referred as part of the Hospital Avoidance



scheme and where appropriate, organise appropriate placement or



refer to other Health and Social Care Professionals to ensure patient



safety.



Assess patients referred to the Continuing Healthcare Team for Fasts



Track Assessment and organise Care provision, where possible



alongside patient's PPC, adhering to National Guidance.



Effectively communicate, liaise and work collaboratively with



partners and agencies to ensure a co-ordinated and person centred



service delivery for all patients.



Lead regular Multi-Disciplinary Meetings and contribute to admission



and discharge planning and ongoing reviews of patient care needs and



provision whilst in Intermediate Care.



Respond to any Safeguarding concerns relating to designated



intermediate care placements as required.



The post holder will regularly review their own practice and



professional development through appraisal and personal



development reviews.



At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.



As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.



As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.



Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page:

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)



The post holder will actively contribute to review of current



Intermediate Care Services and actively participate in helping improve



current and new services



The post holder will monitor, audit and review care provision and



quality standards with aim to ensure best practise and safe delivery of



care in all Intermediate Care Facilities



The post holder will have an understanding of use of various IT



systems and software



The post holder will ensure attendance at mandatory training and



keeping up dated in respect of Knowledge and Skills



The Post Holder in the absence of Lead/Deputy will support by



attending hospital delays meetings (Rag Call Duty).



Clinical calls to Pathway 3 Placements.