CHC Nurse Band 6 x2 (D2A / Fast Track)

Sustainable IT; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking 2 CHC Nurses Band 6 to manage discharge pathways and collaborate with health and social care teams in the East of England. Responsibilities include triaging referrals, commissioning care, and overseeing NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track protocols. Ideal candidates should have experience in discharge planning and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with discharge planning and pathway management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with health and social care teams.
• Strong communication skills for outcome reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify correct discharge pathways for patients.
• Triage referrals and screen unsatisfactory cases.
• Manage care commissioning for post-discharge patients.
• Oversee NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track referrals.

Job description

We have a current opportunity for 2 x CHC Nurse Band 6 on a contract basis. The positions will be based in the East of England. For further information about this position please apply.

D2a

• Act as a key partner in identifying the correct discharge pathway for patients, prioritising Pathways 1 and 2 before considering Pathway 3.
• Triage all referrals for Pathway 3, screening out unsuitable cases and redirecting them to more appropriate pathways.
• Work jointly with health and social care to identify patients suitable for Pathway 3.
• Arrange a Discharge to Assess conversation within 24 hours of referral, ensuring patient or representative involvement.
• Ensure conversations are comprehensive, balancing health and social care perspectives, and accurately documented.
• Communicate outcomes clearly to patients, representatives, and professionals.
• Record referral details and outcomes in the appropriate system.
• Commission care for patients requiring health funding post-discharge, prioritising return to the home environment wherever possible.
• Liaise with ward staff to ensure plans are implemented promptly for timely discharge.
• Collaborate with senior nursing colleagues when required.
• Identify self-funders for CHC consideration after discharge and patients needing nursing care under NHS Funded Nursing Care.
• During periods of reduced workload, support retrospective CHC work as directed.

Fast Track

• To have a reduced geographical caseload in order to manage Fast Track referrals
• To receive, triage and record patients referred for NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track
• To commission appropriate packages of care for patients referred for NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track in accordance with ICB policies
• To review Fast Track patients within 48 working hours to measure appropriateness of Fast Track referral and review commissioned care package
• To liaise with and work with administrators to ensure that Fast Track acknowledgement is sent out to patient/representative in a timely way
• To complete a 4-week and 8-week face-to-face review of all Fast Tracked patients. Complete Trusted Assessment form at four weeks and proceed to DST by 8 weeks
• To complete full considerations and DSTs for patients who have a 'Fast Track Department of Health stage' three months post Fast Track date or sooner if clinical presentation indicates this is appropriate
• To work in partnership with the Head of NHS Continuing Healthcare to ensure that local operating processes and procedures are written to reflect best practice in the field of Fast Track
• To act as a specialist resource for colleagues and other multi-disciplinary team members to advise on Fast Track completion and appropriateness