Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for development, in the discharge lounge. We are a dynamic, knowledgeable and adaptable team promoting , safe on the day discharges of all patients. With involvement from many multidisciplinary teams members, family and community services.
we are a fast pace environment working closely together to provide an excellent service , putting the patient at the forefront of any plans .
Enabling an earlier discharge , we are safety net allowing wards time to care for new clients.
Main duties of the job
To liaise with the patient, family, care providers, transport teams and many more, both verbally and electronically to ensure a safe discharge, with all follow up care and plans in place . to work independently and as a team to promote this. AS the band 6 to lead the team from the front , engaging with team members to enhance their skills and learning, to also liaise with all the wards for engagement and to promote the service. To assist with the daily running of the unit and to stand in for the band 7 when they are away.
About us
We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be a clinical role model on shift, providing leadership and guidance with staff well being, morale and the daily running of the unit.
To be involved in daily clinical audits and to be involved in the development of the unit
To ensure high standards of nursing care, giving quality and knowledgeable information to patients and family on their day of discharge , making sure all care and follow up plans a re in place. Recognising the need for adaptability and the initiative to see if patients need further support or guidance.
To take an active role in liaising with other departments promoting the service, and supporting the education and development of others.
Be able to co ordinate the service ,on a day to basis , managing complaints and escalating where necessary.
To plan and prepare patients and families on the day of discharge, checking care, follow up plans are in place, medication education has been given, to identify any further needs the patient or the carer may have, being aware of all the community support services available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be a clinical role model on shift, providing leadership and guidance with staff well being, morale and the daily running of the unit.
To be involved in daily clinical audits and to be involved in the development of the unit
To ensure high standards of nursing care, giving quality and knowledgeable information to patients and family on their day of discharge , making sure all care and follow up plans a re in place. Recognising the need for adaptability and the initiative to see if patients need further support or guidance.
To take an active role in liaising with other departments promoting the service, and supporting the education and development of others.
Be able to co ordinate the service ,on a day to basis , managing complaints and escalating where necessary.
To plan and prepare patients and families on the day of discharge, checking care, follow up plans are in place, medication education has been given, to identify any further needs the patient or the carer may have, being aware of all the community support services available.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRANING
Essential
- First Level Registration
- Mentorship/Preceptorship Qualification
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Discharge Lounge
- Mentorship Experience
Desirable
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Recent Experience at Band 5 within the Critical Care Environment
- Knowledge of a Wide Range of Surgical Specialities
- Evidence of self-development/clinical knowledge
- Up-to-date professional knowledge
- Knowledge of local and national Critical Care strategies and guidelines
- Experience of evidence-based practice
- Critical Care Course/Certificate
Desirable
- Experience in a Band 6 Development Role
- Leadership Course
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
- Experience of change management
- Proven ability to lead a team
Desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRANING
Essential
- First Level Registration
- Mentorship/Preceptorship Qualification
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Discharge Lounge
- Mentorship Experience
Desirable
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Recent Experience at Band 5 within the Critical Care Environment
- Knowledge of a Wide Range of Surgical Specialities
- Evidence of self-development/clinical knowledge
- Up-to-date professional knowledge
- Knowledge of local and national Critical Care strategies and guidelines
- Experience of evidence-based practice
- Critical Care Course/Certificate
Desirable
- Experience in a Band 6 Development Role
- Leadership Course
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
- Experience of change management
- Proven ability to lead a team
Desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
huddersfield roayal infirmary
acre street lindley huddersfield
huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
