Job summary
We are looking for a Care Transfer Co-ordinator who is motivated, enthusiastic, individual to work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams in facilitating the seamless transfer of patients from nominated District General Hospitals to the patient's own home, residential home, nursing home or a community hospital.
The base for the job is The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, and this will be the place of work most days, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues from Powys and Shropshire to ensure our patients receive the most appropriate care in the most suitable location.
The post holder must be a Registered Nurse and hold relevant qualifications with their professional body.
We have a clear "Home First" ethos and we are looking for someone who is keen to develop and learn new skills. We want someone who is caring and sympathetic, an excellent communicator and has an attitude that ensures the highest standard of care for our patients.
The work is fast paced, interesting and extremely fulfilling, you will be making a difference every day to patients and their families - no two days are the same. You will receive support from other Care Transfer Co-ordinators and the Senior Nurse, Unscheduled Care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
Main duties of the job
Our Nursing & Midwifery Strategy has 6 key themes:Caring with humanity, dignity, kindness and compassion; Providing safe, effective, harm-free care; Listening to patients and carers and improving the way we work, securing a reputation for excellence; Developing confident, ambitious, inspirational leaders; Working with partners for the benefit of patients and the population; A questioning, analytical, empowered Nursing and Midwifery workforce. If these themes resonate with you we would like to hear from you. We are a forward thinking and innovative health board and as a result we have won awards for innovation. We are already in the process of piloting the use of technology and developing unique and modern ways of delivering a high-quality care to our residents. The use of telemedicine, on line therapies, virtual wards and various other new ways of working are being developed and the Health Board are committed to achieving more. The highest priority for our Health Board is to continue to improve the quality of care we provide for our patients. You'll find Powys offers everything you need for true fulfilment, both professionally and personally. When the working day is done, you'll discover why Powys has been acclaimed as the happiest place to live. From our beautiful rural communities to the wide range of outdoor pursuits, life is so rewarding in the green heart of Wales.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable criteria
Essential
- Live registration with relevant professional body NMC or HCPC
- Degree in Nursing/ Health related subject or demonstrable professional academic development to degree level
- Knowledge of current issues within NHS care systems
- Significant Knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards/ guidance
- Knowledge,, ability and skills to manage patients with complex needs
- Experience of clinical assessment and proactive caseload management of patients
- Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of caseload
- Demonstrable ability of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling to the highest standard of professionalism
- Effective multi agency working, including the ability to engage positively with carers
- Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
- Proven ability to work under time constraints
- Ability to use electronic systems to a well developed level including Microsoft packages
- Well developed verbal and written communication skills
- Able to deal with difficult negotiations across care boundaries
- Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
- Can demonstrate PTHB Values
- Must be able to travel
- Work flexible to meet the demand of the service
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable criteria
Essential
- Live registration with relevant professional body NMC or HCPC
- Degree in Nursing/ Health related subject or demonstrable professional academic development to degree level
- Knowledge of current issues within NHS care systems
- Significant Knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards/ guidance
- Knowledge,, ability and skills to manage patients with complex needs
- Experience of clinical assessment and proactive caseload management of patients
- Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of caseload
- Demonstrable ability of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling to the highest standard of professionalism
- Effective multi agency working, including the ability to engage positively with carers
- Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
- Proven ability to work under time constraints
- Ability to use electronic systems to a well developed level including Microsoft packages
- Well developed verbal and written communication skills
- Able to deal with difficult negotiations across care boundaries
- Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
- Can demonstrate PTHB Values
- Must be able to travel
- Work flexible to meet the demand of the service
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
