Description
We are seeking a Senior Community Nurse with a special interest in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) to join our team at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing highly skilled nursing care to residents in West Essex, promoting health and reducing the effects of ill health and disability.
The post holder will have a special interest in CHC assessments and will work closely with the CHC coordinator to coordinate assessments of patients to identify eligibility for NHS Funded Health Care. They will also work autonomously within the Community Nursing Team, supporting the delivery of care in patients' own homes and residential care homes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking comprehensive and complex assessments of patients' needs to determine eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding
- Initiating palliative care packages with multi-agency providers
- Providing a comprehensive service to patients in various community settings
- Maintaining accurate nursing records and contributing to the development of guidelines and policies
- Leading and contributing to audit programmes and disseminating findings
The Trust offers a range of benefits, including:
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay
- Staff discounts, including Blue Light Card and NHS discount offers
- £8K relocation package (subject to terms and conditions)
- Season ticket loans
The salary for this post is £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, plus 5% HCA.