Job Description

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.



We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:



Cornwall Foundation Trust



Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust



Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board



If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.



Providing specialist advice and practical support to patients that are homeless or in housing need and in hospital.



Offering advice and support to ward staff to facilitate a timely and safe discharge to homeless patients.



Visiting patients on the ward to understand their housing needs.



Ensuring the Trusts met their duty to refer under the Homelessness Reduction Act.



Liaising with community partners and referring to accommodation providers to support arranging a safe discharge.



The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with



visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately 580 million.



We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.



The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.



Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.



Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.



It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website:

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school



https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

PLEASE NOTE:

To view the full and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.



To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:



Identity Checks



Professional registration and qualification checks



Employment history and reference checks



Occupational Health clearance



Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check



Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation



We reserve the right to close this advert early.



We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.



We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.