Care Transfer Hub Assistant Practitioner

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Blue Light Card

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Care Transfer Hub North at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a B4 Assistant Practitioner / Nursing Associate for a fixed-term maternity cover based at the North Devon District Hospital. You will assess patients on wards, liaise with the ward MDT and NOK, and produce a Transfer of Care document to evidence ongoing needs.

You will work independently but under supervision to ensure safe and timely discharges, gaining transferrable skills across acute, community

Qualifications

• Assess patients on inpatient wards to determine ongoing care needs.
• Collaborate with ward MDT and family to share information.
• Produce Transfer of Care assessment documents for onward care.

Responsibilities

• Assess appropriate patient groups and evidence eligibility for ongoing care.
• Discharge planning to ensure safe, timely transfer.
• Work under supervision of the clinical team to complete assessments and documentation.

Skills

Assessment

Team collaboration

Job description

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Role Summary

The Care Transfer Hub is an integrated team of Health and Social Care professionals whose role is to support patients transition from the Acute setting to the Community.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Care Transfer Hub North is looking for a B4 Assistant Practitioner / Nursing Associate to join our team on a fixed term basis, to cover maternity leave.

We are employed by Community but based on the acute hospital site at NDDH. Our remit is to assess and procure onward care for patients being discharged from hospital on discharge pathways 2 and 3; however, on occasions we may also support with pathway 1.

You will work independently but under the supervision of the clinical team to complete assessments for appropriate patient groups, in order to evidence eligibility for on-going care and to determine the type of on-going care they require. You will do this by visiting patients on in-patient wards to complete the necessary assessments, liaising with the ward MDT, liaising with them and their NOK to share necessary information and then producing a Transfer of Care assessment document which evidences their on-going needs.

The assessment you complete will then be used to source the care that the person requires and you will work closely with other relevant acute and community Health and Social Care teams to ensure the person is then discharged safely and in a timely way.

Whilst the role can be challenging at times, you will be well supported by a friendly team of Health and Social Care professionals. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable transferrable skills, in this unique team which works across acute, community and the private provider settings.

If you'd like further information, please do get in touch to talk the role through with us. We are happy to provide any training required and induction will be tailored to the successful individuals' specific needs.

Working Pattern: 0800-1800, 4 days per week

Interview Date: 9th of October

Please note, this is a fixed term contract until 31/10/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

For further information please contact: Charlotte Rushton, [e-mail] or Sandra Walsh [e-mail] 01271 322625

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Attached documents:

• Job Description - Care Transfer Hub Assistant Practitioner.docx