Job summary
The Integrated Transfer Team are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our new team .
This is a really exciting time to join our team to become part of our integrated service as we have many new and exciting initiatives to challenge and develop our staff .
The candidate should demonstrate strong communication/negotiating skills and be able to work closely with members of the MDT and other stake holders to facilitate timely and safe discharges to aid patient flow within the hospital.
You will provide clinical leadership, expertise and advice to staff pertaining to all matters of discharge, quality and safe patient flow. The post holder will facilitate initial proactive assessments for inpatients in order to facilitate a safe, effective discharge from hospital and prevent avoidable readmission to hospital.
Main duties of the job
The key aims are as follows :
- Delivering a consistent, co-ordinated approach to assist patients to identify potential needs at the point of discharge to avoid unnecessary delays in transfer of care
- Working collaboratively with external and internal partners for the benefit of the patients to ensure smooth transition from hospital and reduce risk of readmission
- Transparently providing information and expert advice to patients, carers and other professionals
- Reporting all delayed transfers of care, sitrep reportable and non sitrep reportable, as per the local delay standards and criteria
- Act as a Leader for Palliative Care Discharges
- Act confidently as a Trusted Assessor and be a positive role model for the ITT
We are looking for someone who is driven to provide the best possible care for patients in the later stages of their stay in hospital and act in a professional manner at all times in line with Trust values.
The Integrated Team operates 08:00-18:00 seven days a week.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate and manage the discharge process for patients with complex health care needs To complete trusted assessment for patients pathway 1-3 To co-ordinate complex continuing care assessment, ensuring that the criteria is appliedconsistently. Aid compliance with the Discharge protocol across the Trust and wider community. Assist with Trust wide capability to meet its demand for beds by ensuring timely and appropriatedischarges Provide training and advice to healthcare professionals on all aspects of the discharge process Assist with data collection and evaluation, including SITREP reports Work in partnership with health, social and voluntary agencies to facilitate a seamless pathway ofcare for patients To support and mentor ward trackers Provide Leadership and manage the process for patients on Rapid End Of Life discharges
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate and manage the discharge process for patients with complex health care needs To complete trusted assessment for patients pathway 1-3 To co-ordinate complex continuing care assessment, ensuring that the criteria is appliedconsistently. Aid compliance with the Discharge protocol across the Trust and wider community. Assist with Trust wide capability to meet its demand for beds by ensuring timely and appropriatedischarges Provide training and advice to healthcare professionals on all aspects of the discharge process Assist with data collection and evaluation, including SITREP reports Work in partnership with health, social and voluntary agencies to facilitate a seamless pathway ofcare for patients To support and mentor ward trackers Provide Leadership and manage the process for patients on Rapid End Of Life discharges
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Ability wo work in a team
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration
Knowlege
Essential
- understanding of complex patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Ability wo work in a team
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration
Knowlege
Essential
- understanding of complex patients
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).
