An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen within our Acute and Integrated Care Community Services at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Hospital at Home Team, providing support to the Virtual Ward and Urgent Community Response Teams, in collaboration with partners across health and social care within the East Cheshire region.
The role of the Hospital at Home Coordinator is to work with the multi- professional team contributing to the ongoing assessment, monitoring care and interventions in line with the service pathways and with advice from clinician(s). They will supervise other team members to ensure appropriate monitoring and support of the health and social care needs of patients on the Virtual Ward to prevent unnecessary hospital admission or early supported discharge. The Coordinator with be the liaison between a range of healthcare professionals, patients and their families to ensure patients receive the best care in their own homes.
Hours per week: 33.00
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
To act as a coordinator to facilitate and assist the day-to-day operations of the community urgent crisis response team and specialty virtual ward, providing clinical assessments and administrative duties such as coordinating care for patients, and acting as a liaison between patients, families, and health and social care professionals, taking on the management responsibilities necessary for successful service delivery.
To work collaboratively with Virtual Ward/Urgent Crisis Response Team Leader, Nurse Associate, and Patient Pathway Navigator to coordinate and facilitate the provision of accurate health and social care information, self-care, or health improvement advice or, where applicable, signpost to the appropriate service to meet the holistic and therapeutic needs of the patient.
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
