Job summary
We wish to recruit nurses who have a clear understanding of developing the role of a nurse who can assess patients within a community. We work predominantly but not exclusively with older people. Our focus is ensuring patients health needs, often arisen from multiple co-morbidities and frailty, are met with the appropriate level of care. We work alongside the MDT to gain the best patient outcomes and facilitate patients to their preferred place of care, avoiding delay where possible. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work in a team which delivers innovative, responsive services to meet both the needs of patients and the organisation. We are committed to staff development and you will have a named supervisor, the support of experienced colleagues and the opportunity to attend courses and training including leadership development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will autonomously complete health needs assessments and continuing health care needs assessment to ensure that the appropriate care is in place. The post holder will ensure excellent levels of customer service for all patients/relatives and staff and will demonstrate improvements in quality and patient experience.
About us
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist inpatient and community mental health, learning disabilities, addiction and acquired brain injury services for the people of Liverpool, Sefton and Kirkby, Merseyside. We also provide community physical health services inLiverpool, Sefton, secure mental health services for the North West of England, the West Midlands and Wales and specialist learning disability services across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside.
Our ambition is to deliver perfect care to become the world's leading organisation in holistic health and well being.
Mersey Care's vision and values of Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm and Support (CARES) drive our organisation and the way we work together to deliver services. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate, during recruitment and any subsequent employment with the Trust, that their behaviour supports our values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in collaboration with operational partners across the health and social care system to develop, monitor and expedite patient management plans for patient with complex needs. To facilitate, enable and support interdisciplinary decision making in order to achieve optimal and safe patient flow and the utilisation of all available resources to support the patients. The post holder will provide focussed support to patients, carers and staff covering all aspects of the admission and discharge process for patients admitted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in collaboration with operational partners across the health and social care system to develop, monitor and expedite patient management plans for patient with complex needs. To facilitate, enable and support interdisciplinary decision making in order to achieve optimal and safe patient flow and the utilisation of all available resources to support the patients. The post holder will provide focussed support to patients, carers and staff covering all aspects of the admission and discharge process for patients admitted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered general nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of study at degree level
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification
- Leadership Qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload pro-actively
- Committed to raising standards in clinical areas
- Capable of working on own initiative
- Able to involve and listen to others
- Influencing skills
- Good IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate leadership and motivational skills
Knowledge/ Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at senior nurse level
- Experience in relevant speciality
- Experience of on - going professional development
- Knowledge of health service and initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered general nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of study at degree level
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification
- Leadership Qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload pro-actively
- Committed to raising standards in clinical areas
- Capable of working on own initiative
- Able to involve and listen to others
- Influencing skills
- Good IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate leadership and motivational skills
Knowledge/ Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at senior nurse level
- Experience in relevant speciality
- Experience of on - going professional development
- Knowledge of health service and initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
