Job summary
B6 Registered
Nurse rotational post within Integrated Discharge Team
We have an exciting
opportunity for Band 6 Discharge Specialist Nurses to join our team. The successful candidates will work alongside
a team of nurses and support the Band 7 Nurses to manage complex patient cases
as an autonomous practitioners. You will
be expected to lead a team of Band 5 nurse under the supervision of our
established band 7 nurses. Experience of
discharge planning skills and carrying out patient assessments to facilitate
safe discharges of all patients who sit under the discharge team process. The
successful post holders duties will involve attending wards daily educating
junior members of the team along with educating ward teams. The successful
candidates will work closely with all members of the wider system to ensure a
Home First approach is followed from the moment the patient is admitted to
hospital.
Normal hours of working between
the hours of 08:00 to 20:00 Monday to Sunday
Main duties of the job
The successful
candidates will spend most of the working day based on the wards, attending
board rounds
To accept and action appropriate
Discharge to Assess referrals as allocated by the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT)
coordinator and ensure all necessary evidence is available to support the
request for the referral to be progressed
Work at all times within the agreed
framework and to the agreed timescale that the patient will be transferred to
the Discharge Lounge within one hour from the time of the ward/board round and
transferred to the care of community and/or social care services with two hours
from arrival in the Discharge Lounge
To
enable patients to leave hospital the day that they are identified as being medically
optimised/fit, in order to minimise discharge delays, improve inpatient flow
and reduce the possibility of clinical deconditioning
To
work collaboratively, as part of a Trust wide IDT, with ward based
multi-disciplinary teams and community health and social care partners to agree
discharge plans that reflect the ongoing care needs of patients, and respect
their wishes
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Main Purpose of the Job:
-
To be responsible and accountable
for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in a ward/department area.
-
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC
Code.
-
To supervise, support and educate junior members
of the team, acting as a role model.
-
Support Unit manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives
are met within the unit.
-
When taking charge of the unit or in the absence of the unit manager, is
directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and cleanliness
standards are maintained in the entire unit.
-
To ensure effective communication
internally and externally, regarding patient care and resources.
-
To accept and action appropriate
Discharge to Assess referrals as allocated by the IDT coordinator and ensure
all necessary evidence is available to support the request for the referral to
be progressed
-
Work at all times within the agreed
framework and to the agreed timescale that the patient will be transferred to
the Discharge Lounge within one hour from the time of the ward/board round and
transferred to the care of community and/or social care services with two hours
from arrival in the Discharge Lounge
-
To
enable patients to leave hospital the day that they are identified as being medically
optimised/fit, in order to minimise discharge delays, improve inpatient flow
and reduce the possibility of clinical deconditioning
-
To
work collaboratively, as part of a Trust wide IDT, with ward based
multi-disciplinary teams and community health and social care partners to agree
discharge plans that reflect the ongoing care needs of patients, and respect
their wishes
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Main Purpose of the Job:
-
To be responsible and accountable
for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in a ward/department area.
-
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC
Code.
-
To supervise, support and educate junior members
of the team, acting as a role model.
-
Support Unit manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives
are met within the unit.
-
When taking charge of the unit or in the absence of the unit manager, is
directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and cleanliness
standards are maintained in the entire unit.
-
To ensure effective communication
internally and externally, regarding patient care and resources.
-
To accept and action appropriate
Discharge to Assess referrals as allocated by the IDT coordinator and ensure
all necessary evidence is available to support the request for the referral to
be progressed
-
Work at all times within the agreed
framework and to the agreed timescale that the patient will be transferred to
the Discharge Lounge within one hour from the time of the ward/board round and
transferred to the care of community and/or social care services with two hours
from arrival in the Discharge Lounge
-
To
enable patients to leave hospital the day that they are identified as being medically
optimised/fit, in order to minimise discharge delays, improve inpatient flow
and reduce the possibility of clinical deconditioning
-
To
work collaboratively, as part of a Trust wide IDT, with ward based
multi-disciplinary teams and community health and social care partners to agree
discharge plans that reflect the ongoing care needs of patients, and respect
their wishes
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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