Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and positive clinician to join the complex discharge team as a complex discharge team lead. This post will cover 10 months of maternity leave and would be an excellent secondment opportunity if you are looking for new challenge and an exciting change.We would welcome applications from Registered AHPs, and Nurses with a proven track record of leadership and a passion for patient centred care. You will receive support to develop your leadership expertise, operational planning for the service and supervision of others alongside clinical reasoning for patients.
The successful applicant will form a part of a strong team made up of Band 8 ops leads, Band 7 Team leads, Band 6 practitioners, band 4 advanced discharge officers, and band 3 discharge officers. The post supports clinical specialties across the trust, links with multiple internal/external teams & draws upon your clinical skills to effectively support our most complex patients.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
What we can offer you
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a generous paid holiday package (pro rata), and we offer a robust pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep which are perfect for days off! The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities What youll do
The post holder is responsible for managing the teams undertaking the assessment and discharge planning of patients within the defined clinical area, working under direction of their Complex Discharge Operational Lead. In addition, act as a case manager using their clinical knowledge and experience to support the day to day operational functions of the teams, completing their own assessments and interventions where indicated, ensuring referrals are made in a timely way to support flow across the organisation. Understanding each person within the patient assists external providers in meeting the patients needs, so advanced skills in communication are essential.
What were looking for You will be expected to be a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills. You will be required to liaise with family members, patients, and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on a regular basis and be competent with IT systems that facilitate this. You will need to demonstrate an ability to work in a busy and often pressurised environment, be able to provide highly specialised clinical discharge planning advice both within the Trust and externally, to other team members, and to health and social care professionals. A passion to get it right first time for our patients is what drives us. In return we can offer you the opportunity to develop your leadership and managerial skills and gain a wider knowledge with regards to Health and Social care systems and processes. You will also form an integral part of the Trust wide training strategy for complex discharge.
Additional information Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 02 March 2022
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities What youll do
The post holder is responsible for managing the teams undertaking the assessment and discharge planning of patients within the defined clinical area, working under direction of their Complex Discharge Operational Lead. In addition, act as a case manager using their clinical knowledge and experience to support the day to day operational functions of the teams, completing their own assessments and interventions where indicated, ensuring referrals are made in a timely way to support flow across the organisation. Understanding each person within the patient assists external providers in meeting the patients needs, so advanced skills in communication are essential.
What were looking for You will be expected to be a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills. You will be required to liaise with family members, patients, and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on a regular basis and be competent with IT systems that facilitate this. You will need to demonstrate an ability to work in a busy and often pressurised environment, be able to provide highly specialised clinical discharge planning advice both within the Trust and externally, to other team members, and to health and social care professionals. A passion to get it right first time for our patients is what drives us. In return we can offer you the opportunity to develop your leadership and managerial skills and gain a wider knowledge with regards to Health and Social care systems and processes. You will also form an integral part of the Trust wide training strategy for complex discharge.
Additional information Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 02 March 2022
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
- Professional and clinical knowledge around complex discharge issues, or a willingness to develop such knowledge.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience in using the APEX complex discharge database
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Broad range of post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
- Experience in involvement with complex discharge.
- Basic knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Social Services
- Working knowledge of the legislation concerning complex discharge
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Experience of supervising junior staff members
Desirable
- Experience of teaching
- Knowledge of current issues within Healthcare and Social Services
- Knowledge of how health care, social care, voluntary ,private and clinical commissioning groups work together
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
- Ability to receive and communicate highly complex and sensitive information concerning patients' medical condition and care planning
- Ability to deal with situations requiring analysis and assessment around suitability for discharge, which may not always be straightforward
- Ability to work accurately and prioritise workload in order to deliver agreed objectives and KPI's
- Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to co-ordinate complex discharge plans
- Ability to organise own workload and the workload of junior staff
- Able to advocate for patients and relatives
- Ability to participate in research in relation to role in complex discharge
- Well-developed IT skills
- Ability to motivate and to be a team player
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work within a broad Multi-disciplinary, multi-organisational professional Team.
- Ability to work with a range of patient groups
- Ability to deal with stressful situations and know when to seek help
Desirable
- Experience of writing reports and analysing data
- Experience of contributing to the investigation of complaints
- Experience in managing HR issues such as sickness, performance etc
- Experience of leading planning meetings
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Flexible working arrangements across 7 days
- Ability to manage change
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
- Professional and clinical knowledge around complex discharge issues, or a willingness to develop such knowledge.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience in using the APEX complex discharge database
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Broad range of post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
- Experience in involvement with complex discharge.
- Basic knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Social Services
- Working knowledge of the legislation concerning complex discharge
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Experience of supervising junior staff members
Desirable
- Experience of teaching
- Knowledge of current issues within Healthcare and Social Services
- Knowledge of how health care, social care, voluntary ,private and clinical commissioning groups work together
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
- Ability to receive and communicate highly complex and sensitive information concerning patients' medical condition and care planning
- Ability to deal with situations requiring analysis and assessment around suitability for discharge, which may not always be straightforward
- Ability to work accurately and prioritise workload in order to deliver agreed objectives and KPI's
- Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to co-ordinate complex discharge plans
- Ability to organise own workload and the workload of junior staff
- Able to advocate for patients and relatives
- Ability to participate in research in relation to role in complex discharge
- Well-developed IT skills
- Ability to motivate and to be a team player
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work within a broad Multi-disciplinary, multi-organisational professional Team.
- Ability to work with a range of patient groups
- Ability to deal with stressful situations and know when to seek help
Desirable
- Experience of writing reports and analysing data
- Experience of contributing to the investigation of complaints
- Experience in managing HR issues such as sickness, performance etc
- Experience of leading planning meetings
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Flexible working arrangements across 7 days
- Ability to manage change
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
