Care Transition Nurse — Complex Discharges, Flexible Work

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Transfer of Care Nurse to support complex discharges from acute hospital care, ensuring appropriate services for needs, with a holistic approach and collaboration across teams. The role emphasizes safeguarding, capacity assessments, and maintaining accurate records.

The post requires a Level 6 Nursing degree, NMC registration, and experience managing complex caseloads.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Experience managing complex caseloads and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Balance and manage tasks within the team in a busy environment.
• Work collaboratively with multiagency partners to safeguard adults and children.
• Assess capacity and support decision making where required.
• Maintain clear, accurate records of advice, observations and actions taken.
• Plan, implement and evaluate care for patients, escalating concerns when needed.
• Contribute to policies, audits and change proposals to improve safety and care.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Safeguarding

Capacity assessment

IT systems literacy

Communication with families

Education

Level 6 Degree in Nursing

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Transfer of Care Nurse to support complex discharges from acute hospital care, ensuring appropriate services for needs, with a holistic approach and collaboration across teams. The role emphasizes safeguarding, capacity assessments, and maintaining accurate records.

The post requires a Level 6 Nursing degree, NMC registration, and experience managing complex caseloads.