Job summary
To be based in the UHL but working within the Primary and Secondary interface to identify and proactively work with the multidisciplinary team. To promote the care provision and the smooth transition of patients in the acute care areas (Emergency Department & Emergency Floor) and ensure the patient is cared for in the appropriate environment.
The practitioner will act as the clinical and professional resource to the multi- professional team, patients and carers within their specialist service.
Main duties of the job
To promote active involvement of patients and their family/carers with discharge planning, keeping them regularly updated throughout the process
To provide discharge support workers with timely updates regarding patients discharge plans, ensuring information is also updated on nerve centre.
To link with the Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses and consultants within each clinical area, to promote discharge planning as high priority - ensuring appropriate and timely discharge of patients at all times.
To link with partner agencies to provide up to date information regarding patients' care needs and escalate concerns for resolution.
To provide education and training for all disciplines involved, with the discharge process.
To monitor hospital discharge delays producing informative performance data to drive the improvement process.
To adapt with ever changing pace of a busy Emergency Department, and adapt to change on a regular basis.
To focus on admission avoidance and place patients on alternative pathways/Signpost to other services to support with high flow demand in the Trust.
About us
Working for the organisation (Advert Info)
If you are successful you'll become part of a talented, passionate team of people, committed to providing the best care for patients.
As a substantive member of the team you will enjoy one of the most competitive and flexible benefits packages offered by any employer in the UK.
On top of your basic salary, you will receive
- at least 27 days' holiday each year,
- NHS Pension Scheme including Life Assurance
- Option to buy/trade in Annual Leave
- 25 year Long service award
- Salary Exchange arrangement offering applicable Tax, National Insurance and Pension savings on new cars, cycles and on-site living accommodation
- Exclusive 'Salary Maxing' Benefits Portal to access benefits from home or work
- Generous Maternity / Paternity / Adoption and Shared Parental leave
- Flexible Working
- Free travel via 'Hospital Hopper' across the three Hospital sites
- AMICA staff counselling service
- Slimming World classes
- Self-referral to Physiotherapy
- Emotional Resilience workshops
- Onsite fruit and veg stalls
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be based in the UHL but working within the Primary and Secondary interface to identify and proactively work with the multidisciplinary team. To promote the care provision and the smooth transition of patients in the acute care areas (Emergency Department & Emergency Floor) and ensure the patient is cared for in the appropriate environment.
The practitioner will act as the clinical and professional resource to the multi- professional team, patients and carers within their specialist service.
To promote active involvement of patients and their family/carers with discharge planning, keeping them regularly updated throughout the process
To provide discharge support workers with timely updates regarding patients discharge plans, ensuring information is also updated on nerve centre.
To link with the Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses and consultants within each clinical area, to promote discharge planning as high priority - ensuring appropriate and timely discharge of patients at all times.
To link with partner agencies to provide up to date information regarding patients care needs and escalate concerns for resolution.
To provide education and training for all disciplines involved, with the discharge process.
To monitor hospital discharge delays producing informative performance data to drive the improvement process.
To adapt with ever changing pace of a busy Emergency Department, and adapt to change on a regular basis.
To focus on admission avoidance and place patients on alternative pathways/Signpost to other services to support with high flow demand in the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be based in the UHL but working within the Primary and Secondary interface to identify and proactively work with the multidisciplinary team. To promote the care provision and the smooth transition of patients in the acute care areas (Emergency Department & Emergency Floor) and ensure the patient is cared for in the appropriate environment.
The practitioner will act as the clinical and professional resource to the multi- professional team, patients and carers within their specialist service.
To promote active involvement of patients and their family/carers with discharge planning, keeping them regularly updated throughout the process
To provide discharge support workers with timely updates regarding patients discharge plans, ensuring information is also updated on nerve centre.
To link with the Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses and consultants within each clinical area, to promote discharge planning as high priority - ensuring appropriate and timely discharge of patients at all times.
To link with partner agencies to provide up to date information regarding patients care needs and escalate concerns for resolution.
To provide education and training for all disciplines involved, with the discharge process.
To monitor hospital discharge delays producing informative performance data to drive the improvement process.
To adapt with ever changing pace of a busy Emergency Department, and adapt to change on a regular basis.
To focus on admission avoidance and place patients on alternative pathways/Signpost to other services to support with high flow demand in the Trust.
Person Specification
training and qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration with no current restrictions to practice
- Qualification in teaching or mentoring
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 level with relevant transferable skills
- experience in discharge planning
Desirable
- experience of MDT working
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- written and verbal communication skills
skills
Essential
- able to use a computer
- able to work in a demanding area such as the emergency department and work under pressure
Desirable
organistional
Essential
- able to organise own workload
Person Specification
training and qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration with no current restrictions to practice
- Qualification in teaching or mentoring
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 level with relevant transferable skills
- experience in discharge planning
Desirable
- experience of MDT working
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- written and verbal communication skills
skills
Essential
- able to use a computer
- able to work in a demanding area such as the emergency department and work under pressure
Desirable
organistional
Essential
- able to organise own workload
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).
