Band 7 Hospital at Home Case Finder Nurse

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 7 Hospital at Home Case Finder Nurse The closing date is 01 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary 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 responsible for assessing patient suitability for referral into community services such as Hospital at Home services and intermediate care services. Patients may be medically optimised or pre optimised at the point of referral but at a stage where ongoing needs can be met in the community and no longer require an acute admission. The post holder will work closely between all wards and community providers to ensure smooth discharge for suitable patients. They will identify assess and refer patients keeping a full log and managing all communications between teams - Working closely with the Integrated Discharge team to ensure all care and other services are in place upon discharge. They will be be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality service to patients which is adapting to meet changing needs. The post holder will be requested to join a roster system, to support service cover for 7days a week, implying working bank holidays and weekend. Main duties of the job 1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES 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. About us 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 Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS - pro rata Contract Permanent Working p