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

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CHC Nurse Band 6 x2 (D2A/Fast Track)