JOB OVERVIEW

Are you an experienced and dynamic nurse looking for your next challenge? Do you have a broad clinical background and a passion for ensuring patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place?
The Single Point of Access (SPA) team is seeking a Band 6 Nurse Coordinator to join our dedicated service. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of patient care coordination across multiple specialities and services.
This role is Par time 28 hours, 8 months Fixed Term (maternity cover).

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

• Significant clinical experience across a range of specialities
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A patient-centred approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality care
• The ability to work well in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Triage and coordinate referrals to appropriate services
• Liaise with health and social care professionals to ensure seamless transitions of care
• Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues and referrers
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!