Job overview

Do you have what it takes to improve patient flow and long-term discharge outcomes for people with complex care needs?

Do you have experience in supporting patients with complex dementia and leading discharge planning in partnership with multiple agencies?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, compassionate and skilled Enhanced Care Review Nurse to join our UEC team, providing excellent clinical leadership to the UEC team whilst supporting improvement and transformation of these services across the Birmingham and Solihull integrated care system. 

This role focuses on improving patient discharge pathways and case management, particularly for people with complex dementia who may also have 1:1 nursing requirements, to ensure a safe, person-centred transition from hospital to independent sector D2A placements.

As an Enhanced Care Review Nurse, you will lead face-to-face reviews of patients receiving 1:1 care within Discharge to Assess (D2A) settings, working closely with a MDT professionals. You will help to shape safe and appropriate discharge decisions, reduce unnecessary prolonged stays, and explore alternatives to intensive care packages through collaborative working and innovation.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for reviewing and case managing the discharge journey of patients. In  particular those with complex dementia who are placed in independent sector D2A beds with 1:1 support, ensuring clinical appropriateness and promoting timely, safe discharge.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary input, assess ongoing clinical need, and support the reduction of 1:1 care where appropriate by exploring alternatives such as assistive technologies and community support.

You will collaborate with key stakeholders including the CHC and discharge teams, hospital discharge hubs, local authority colleagues, mental health services, and care providers across the Birmingham and Solihull system. You will educate and improve the referral process for this cohort of patients, in particular around 1-1 care requirements and onward timely flow from these beds, and support the transformation and improvement of the delivery of these services with the selected stakeholders.

You will need strong assessment, clinical judgement, and negotiation skills, alongside a deep understanding of discharge legislation, the Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks.

Working for our organisation

Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System brings together local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors to better serve our communities.  With a population of circa 1.55 million, our vision is for BSOL to be the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes for everyone.  For an chance to be part of the fantastic opportunity we have as an Integrated Care System, apply for this role today.

As a member of our system you will actively demonstrate system values in all that you do.  You will be driven to address health inequalities and create an environment that is inclusive for all people.

In return NHS Birmingham and Solihull can offer you the opportunity to thrive and develop in a team that is supportive, ambitious and inclusive.  You will have plenty of opportunities to build your skills and experience, with a chance to work with colleagues across our five Provider Trusts, two Local Authorities, voluntary organisations, Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS England to truly effect change and add value.

We know that diversity fosters creativity and innovation and are committed to challenging discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity for all, being a fair and inclusive employer, and creating a place of work in which all of us feel we belong.