Job summary
A great opportunity has arisen to work alongside the Discharge Team at Worthing Hospital as a permanent Fast track discharge co-ordinator .
Experience of end of life care and competence in completing the Fastrack Tool is required for this role.
We are an inclusive ,professional friendly and supportive team, with a strong focus on patient first and patient experience.
Personal and professional development is supported and encouraged .
Full induction will be given
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
Act as key-worker to co-ordinate individual complex discharges- with Main focus on End of life and Fastrack completion.
Responsible for co-ordinating rapid discharge for patients eligible for Fast track continuing health care funding.
Ensure compliance with NSF for NHS Continuing Healthcare and act as the Trust's liaison with NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Act as Trust expert in discharge planning, assisting and supporting the MDT to drive and co-ordinate discharges, ensuring effective, timely intervention from all disciplines
Assist wards and teams with understanding and using the 'Home First' Model
Support the Tranger of Care Hub in matching patients to pathways
Provide education in End of Life discharge planning to members of the MDT or other professional groups requiring this teaching
Support transfers to NHS funded community venues/services
Monitor performance associated with discharge, identifying gaps in service provision that may have a detrimental effect on length of stay, delayed transfers of care or patient experience
Work with multi-agency representatives to reduce length of stay, numbers of super-stranded patients and delayed transfers of care, to achieve performance targets related to discharge
Facilitate Trust's compliance with current legislation relating to discharge planning
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage a personal caseload of patients who require or are in the process of a Fastrack referral. To support wards and coordinate complex discharges when required.
Facilitate completion and submission of the Fast track tool.
Ensure Fastrack referrals are processed in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary delays in discharge.
Monitor process of Fast track referrals and escalate delays where necessary.
Provide cover for other wards/departments when colleagues are absent, or when workloads are increased
Coordinate specific discharges identified by colleagues on their allocated wards as required
Service the integrated Transfer of Care Hub.
Consider budgetary implications regarding basic equipment required for role
Liaise and negotiate with any person or organisation with involvement in the discharge process of one or more patients, including family and representatives of patients
Provide training sessions and individual advice to ward staff and other health care professionals on all aspects of the discharge process
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage a personal caseload of patients who require or are in the process of a Fastrack referral. To support wards and coordinate complex discharges when required.
Facilitate completion and submission of the Fast track tool.
Ensure Fastrack referrals are processed in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary delays in discharge.
Monitor process of Fast track referrals and escalate delays where necessary.
Provide cover for other wards/departments when colleagues are absent, or when workloads are increased
Coordinate specific discharges identified by colleagues on their allocated wards as required
Service the integrated Transfer of Care Hub.
Consider budgetary implications regarding basic equipment required for role
Liaise and negotiate with any person or organisation with involvement in the discharge process of one or more patients, including family and representatives of patients
Provide training sessions and individual advice to ward staff and other health care professionals on all aspects of the discharge process
Person Specification
Professional
Essential
- a) Registered Nurse on current NMC register OR b) Qualified Health or Social Care Professional on HCPC register
Desirable
- a) Teaching & Assessing
- b) Mentorship
- c) Experience in completing Fastrack Tool
Communication
Essential
- Able to Communicate sensitively with patients and families regarding processes such as the Fast track process
- Able to Provide clear information about continuing health care Fast Track funding and care options
Desirable
- Able to Communicate complex information in an understandable manner
Discharge principles
Essential
- To understand principles of the Discharge to Assess Model
Desirable
- To understand the discharge Pathways
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
Professional
Essential
- a) Registered Nurse on current NMC register OR b) Qualified Health or Social Care Professional on HCPC register
Desirable
- a) Teaching & Assessing
- b) Mentorship
- c) Experience in completing Fastrack Tool
Communication
Essential
- Able to Communicate sensitively with patients and families regarding processes such as the Fast track process
- Able to Provide clear information about continuing health care Fast Track funding and care options
Desirable
- Able to Communicate complex information in an understandable manner
Discharge principles
Essential
- To understand principles of the Discharge to Assess Model
Desirable
- To understand the discharge Pathways
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2DH.
Worthing
BN11 2DH
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
