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About the Role

The Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Nurse Coordinator to join their team in Ellesmere Port. This non-patient facing role will involve effectively managing referrals from various care settings, utilizing different care pathways to ensure patients are referred to the most suitable service for treatment.

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for facilitating the management of patients with unplanned care needs, adopting a patient-centred approach. This includes admission to hospital where necessary, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions by utilizing community services, and ensuring a smooth transition of care between primary, secondary, and community care settings.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as extensive current clinical knowledge and evidence of ongoing professional development.

With leadership and management skills, you will have experience working in a community or primary care setting and be registered as a Registered Nurse Adult. IT literacy with good keyboard skills is also essential.

About Us

The Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides health and care services to local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care. Our aim is to help people be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do.

We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is £35,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a relocation package of up to £8,000 for eligible applicants. We also provide opportunities for professional development, training, and support to help you grow in your career.

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse (RGN)
• Extensive current clinical knowledge
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Leadership/management skills
• IT literate with good keyboard skills

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and experienced nurse looking for a new challenge, please submit your application. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.