Band 7 Hospital at Home Case Finder Nurse
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Hampstead, NW3 2QGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
We are looking for a proactive nurse, who wishes to work part-time, to join our "Hospital at Home Case Finders team". The post holder will be responsi...
1.1 To identify/casefind and pull potential intermediate care service and/or Hospital at home patients in partnership with acute colleagues-ensuring that as soon as patients are medically stable they are discharged with the most appropriate community service.
1.2 To independently undertake activities directly related to the clinical, physical, functional, social and psychological assessment of potential patients, specifically in the evaluation and planning of on going service requirements.
1.3 Make judgements involving highly complex facts requiring interpretation and analysis. Communicate highly complex, sensitive information to team members e.g vulnerable adults and older people
1.4 To prevent premature admission to long-term care by creative problem solving to find appropriate alternatives, using highly developed skills and knowledge of assessment and communication.
1.5 To proactively promote a seamless and multidisciplinary approach to health and social care provision.
1.6 To proactively develop close working relationships with primary, secondary, voluntary and social care colleagues which promotes and supports effectively, utilising resources, ensuring patients receive the right service at the right time and in the right environment.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential: - Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential: - Registered Nurse; - Further professional studies; - Mentorship course or equivalent; - Able to evidence recent and continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with patients with complex needs
- Experience of managing and coordinating own caseload
- Experience in presenting and service development
- Experience of working in collaboration with and across organizational boundaries
- Experience in Nursing assessments, care plans and referrals
- Relevant experience in discharge planning and knowledge of discharge pathways/processes
- Experience of board rounds and working with multiple professions
Desirable: - Experience of teaching others
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Expert specialist skills for the post
- Knowledge of current practices and pathways relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of Computer/Keyboard
- Knowledge of Excel and ability to manage own data
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and work to a deadline
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patients needs are met.
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
- Evidence of proven, ongoing professional development
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a team and independently forming professional relationships with colleagues
- Diplomatic and calm approach
- To be flexible and approachable
Others
Essential: - Weekend and Bank holiday working required; - flexible start/finish times to meet service needs
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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