Band 6 Team Sister / Therapist

Integrated Care System; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider is seeking a Band 6 Team Sister / Therapist at Gravesham Community Hospital. You will manage discharge pathways and work within a dynamic team to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate has experience in discharge planning and a driving license for travel to local hospitals. This role offers competitive benefits, including an AFC Band 6 Salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms

5% high-cost area allowance

Professional development opportunities

Support for mental and physical wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in discharge planning and pathways.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Driving license and access to a car for work.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Community Transfer of Care Hub.
• Support the Team Senior Sister and Clinical Service Manager.
• Involve patients and carers in service planning.

Skills

Discharge planning

Clinical leadership

Patient assessment

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Staff Nurse or Therapist, with specialist knowledge and experience in discharge planning and pathways, to join our Community Transfer of Care Hub based at Gravesham Community Hospital.

In the Community Transfer of Care Hub, you will manage all referrals into the Discharge to Assess Pathways across Dartford, Gravesend, and Swanley. You will work alongside a talented multi-disciplinary team of discharge nurses, therapists, rehabilitation and healthcare assistants, and an administrator to assist in discharge planning across acute hospital services.

Gravesham Community Hospital is located near St Georges Shopping Centre, surrounded by well-known food establishments and coffee shops, making it an ideal location to be based from.

While based at Gravesham Community Hospital, you will be required to travel to local acute hospitals to provide in-reach support and visit patients in their homes and care homes to undertake assessments in line with our "Home First" approach. A driving license and access to a car for work purposes are essential.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Team Sister / Therapist, you will:

• Support and manage the Community Transfer of Care Hub Team on a day-to-day basis, providing clinical/management leadership, support, and guidance.
• Support the Team Senior Sister and Clinical Service Manager with recruitment as requested.
• Participate in the induction of new staff, students, bank, and agency staff.
• Involve patients and carers in planning and delivering community services/placements.
• Maximise clinical resource use and organise clinical cover where necessary.
• Monitor and evaluate patient flow, admission, and discharge arrangements, initiating improvements.
• Support team members in facilitating safe and timely discharge plans.
• Handle complex cases, including assessing homeless patients to meet statutory responsibilities.
• Review complex patients requiring 1-1 funding.
• Support safeguarding issues raised.
• Develop effective communication with colleagues and agencies like GPs, social care, and nursing colleagues.
• Take clinical responsibility for placements made by the Community Transfer of Care Hub and resolve related issues.

For full responsibilities, see the attached job description.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Founded in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with commissioners and communities to improve services. We deliver adult and children’s community health, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK services, adult social care, and wellbeing services. We support millions across England and help over half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome diverse applicants. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide inclusive facilities and adjustments.

Roles may close early if highly popular, so apply promptly. For more about HCRG Care Group, visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Job responsibilities

You will feel valued as a Band 6 Team Sister / Therapist with HCRG Care Group at Gravesham Community Hospital, with benefits including:

• AFC Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms
• 5% high-cost area allowance
• Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts and cashback
• Access to wages as earned to manage emergencies
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing, legal, debt, and life management
• Opportunities for professional development through our learning team
• An open culture encouraging ideas to help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through health and care, supported by innovation funding

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Click Apply above to view the full Job Description on our career site

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a DBS check will be required to check for any criminal convictions.