East London NHS Foundation Trust

Discharge Navigator

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Job summary

Main area: Transfer of Care Hub

Grade: Band 5

Contract: Permanent

Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 259-5561391RLH

Site Royal London Hospital Town London Salary £34,089 - £41,498 per annum inc Salary period Yearly

Closing date: 23/08/2023 23:59

Main duties of the job

  • To lead the discharge assessment and planning of patients on the wards, from advanced planning prior to discharge to the point of onward transfer, with a pro-active case management approach drawing on post holders nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy or discharge skills dependent on professional background.
  • To work collaboratively, as part of the Transfer of Care Hub team and with ward based multi-disciplinary teams and in-borough and out-of-borough community health and social care partners. To agree complex discharge plans that reflect the ongoing care needs of patients, and respect their wishes.
  • To lead on co-ordinating early discharge so patients leave hospital within 24 hrs being declared Medically optimised and ready for discharge in order to minimise discharge delays, improve inpatient flow and reduce the possibility of clinical deconditioning.
  • To pro-activley identify and escalate any potential delays in discharge and lead on problem solving/case review meetings as required.
  • To promote safe and effective discharge practice throughout the Trust and act as a resource for expert advice and guidance as required.
  • The service operates 7 days a week from 08:00 to 20:00 including bank holidays. If successful, please note you will be expected to work on rotad weekends, bank holidays and late shifts as required by the service.

About us

To submit your application for this vacancy which is advertised for Barts Health please click on the link below.

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928

Details

Date posted

15 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience £34,089 - £41,498 per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9363-23-1103

Job locations

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Road

London

E11FR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Discharge Navigator

Please refer to the JD on the link of the advert. This vacancy is to work for BARTS HEALTH.

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928

Job description

Job responsibilities

Discharge Navigator

Please refer to the JD on the link of the advert. This vacancy is to work for BARTS HEALTH.

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Discharge Navigator
  • Please refer to the JD on the link of the advert. This vacancy is to work for BARTS HEALTH.
  • https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928

Desirable

  • Discharge Navigator
  • Please refer to the JD on the link of the advert. This vacancy is to work for BARTS HEALTH.
  • https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928

Experience

Essential

  • Discharge Navigator
  • Please refer to the JD on the link of the advert. This vacancy is to work for BARTS HEALTH.
  • https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928

Desirable

  • Discharge Navigator
  • Please refer to the JD on the link of the advert. This vacancy is to work for BARTS HEALTH.
  • https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928

Discharge Navigator

Essential

  • Discharge Navigator
  • Please refer to the JD on the link of the advert. This vacancy is to work for BARTS HEALTH.
  • https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928

Desirable

  • Discharge Navigator
  • Please refer to the JD on the link of the advert. This vacancy is to work for BARTS HEALTH.
  • https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Discharge Navigator
  • Please refer to the JD on the link of the advert. This vacancy is to work for BARTS HEALTH.
  • https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928

Desirable

  • Discharge Navigator
  • Please refer to the JD on the link of the advert. This vacancy is to work for BARTS HEALTH.
  • https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928

Experience

Essential

  • Discharge Navigator
  • Please refer to the JD on the link of the advert. This vacancy is to work for BARTS HEALTH.
  • https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928

Desirable

  • Discharge Navigator
  • Please refer to the JD on the link of the advert. This vacancy is to work for BARTS HEALTH.
  • https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928

Discharge Navigator

Essential

  • Discharge Navigator
  • Please refer to the JD on the link of the advert. This vacancy is to work for BARTS HEALTH.
  • https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928

Desirable

  • Discharge Navigator
  • Please refer to the JD on the link of the advert. This vacancy is to work for BARTS HEALTH.
  • https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Transfer_Care_Hub/Transfer_Care_Hub-v5561391?_ts=928

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Road

London

E11FR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Road

London

E11FR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Complex Discharge Team Lead

Kelly Bakuaya

kelly.bakuaya@nhs.net

02035940653

Details

Date posted

15 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience £34,089 - £41,498 per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9363-23-1103

Job locations

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Road

London

E11FR


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