Deputy Discharge Planning Manager

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Discharge Planning Managers to assist in the implementation of the Community Hospital model in the Portsmouth & SE Hampshire Division.

The Discharge Planning Managers, whilst operating within the Community Hospitals, will deliver a joined up approach across the locality, to deliver excellence in care and engage with wider stakeholders in the locality.

The primary role of the post holder will be to work with the Discharge planning team, ward MDTs, reablement and flow team and system partners to maximise flow and capacity in the Portsmouth System and to actively support wards with complex discharge planning in line with The Admission, Discharge and Transfer Policy, and the Managing Complex Discharge Policy: Supporting patients to manage discharge from in-patient services to avoid long hospital stays (Choice Policy).

The post holder will participate in and influence efforts across health and social services to shape multi-disciplinary pathways designed to support patient choice, improve quality of life, promote self-management and assure early intervention through the proactive provision of care in or as close to the patients' own home as possible. You will work across the wards using your clinical skills to identify the needs of patients and the correct services to liaise with.

Access to a vehicle and possession of a full driving license is essential.

Main duties of the job

The primary role of the post holder will be to work with the Discharge Planning Manager, ward MDTs, In Reach and system partners to maximise flow and capacity in the Portsmouth System and to actively support wards with complex discharge planning in line with The Admission, Discharge and Transfer Policy, and the Managing Complex Discharge Policy: Supporting patients to manage discharge from in-patient services to avoid long hospital stays (Choice Policy).

The primary role of the post holder is to assist in providing strong holistic leadership to the team. To include day-to-day leadership responsibilities, development and creative leadership, responsive leadership, enabling the team to achieve a 'well led' culture.

The post holder will participate in and influence efforts across health and social services to shape multi-disciplinary pathways designed to support patient choice, improve quality of life, promote self-management and assure early intervention through the proactive provision of care in or as close to the patients' own home as possible.

The post holder will work across the wards using their clinical skills to identify the needs of patients and the correct services to liaise with.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.

- We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

- Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.

- We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts.

While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Petersfield Hospital

Swan Street, Petersfield

Petersfield

Hampshire

GU32 3LB

Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Petersfield Hospital

Swan Street, Petersfield

Petersfield

Hampshire

GU32 3LB

Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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