NursingNetUK

Job overview

The service aims to deliver support for discharge to recover and assess at home over a 7 day period working in conjunction with our community multidisciplinary team and in-reaching into our  hospitals across the Health board.  

The role also involves that of a trusted assessor for our step down reablement provision by adopting a 'pull system' that identifies patients early on their recovery by working with ward based staff and flow teams.

The team are fundamental in discharge to assess for care home patients and initiate  referrals to the Virtual ward within all participating GP practices/Clusters. This role will encompass integration with wider Health Board step down pathways whilst identifying patients suitable for virtual ward input and referral.

Main duties of the job

The Home First nursing team have an opening for 2 dynamic and experienced individuals  to join our integrated community service . The team support in both community and secondary care settings to facilitate timely hospital discharges and enhance the quality and safety of the service given to individuals at home with an aim to optimise recovery and resilience.

The community Discharge Liaison Nurses are an adaptable team with a variety of functions to support and advocate the patient in the interface between services and organisations, identifying the appropriate pathway for the patient, ensuring 'what matters to them' is at the forefront of decisions in the process.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 

Working for our organisation

e believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.