Job summary
The MSE Integrated Discharge Team (based at Brentwood, Billericay, Thurrock) are looking for a new Facilitator to support with discharge planning.
The role involves working within the Integrated Discharge Team offering support to the Assessors within the team undertaking specific duties involving both direct and indirect care as identified by the Assessors.
Facilitators will also support the delivery of safe and effective discharge for patients from the acute trust.
Applicants must have a valid UK driving license with access to a vehicle as travelling to different sites will be required
Main duties of the job
The Integrated Discharge Team works with patients and families with complex needs and conditions, supporting them in the discharge process in order for a smooth transition in to the community.
The Integrated Discharge Team provides guidance and professional support to the patient and the patient's families, and works with them in partnership to make sure the patient gets the most appropriate plan in place for discharge, whilst ensuring that interventions are not duplicated. This process improves the quality of care as well as improving patient satisfaction.
We aim to anticipate, co-ordinate and join up health and social care needs for patients at a high risk of unplanned admissions to hospital.
We work closely with our system partners and this is recognised in a number of Trusted Assessment schemes supporting the seamless and safe transfer of care of patients between health and care providers.
We are looking for a new member to the team who is patient focused and keen to be involved in a dynamic environment where there is a constant drive for quality improvement to positively impact the outcomes of our patients
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
You will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective and holistic care, through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues in every day practice.
In conjunction with the IDT Assessors, providing support and training to healthcare assistants as appropriate to their experience.
Presenting a positive role model; striving to continuously improve standards of care whilst keeping up to date with innovations and change.
To contribute to the basic assessment and development of care plans for patients referred to the Integrated Discharge Team
To provide planned advice, support and instruction to patients, external partners including care homes, care agencies and equipment services and where relevant their carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of their discharge plans to ensure a consistent approach to care and discharge.
Prioritise own case load and provide facilitation to IDT Assessors when and as needed.
Educate and promote patients and carers to participate effectively in discharge Planning where appropriate.
To gather core information to contribute to discharge plans for patients, including EDDs and MFD dates and feedback to the team. To be competent in completing Assessment and Discharge Notifications in line with the Care Act.
To liaise effectively by establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with other members of the team, patients, carer, and relatives. This may include staff from other agencies or localities when a patients care is being transferred.
Liaise with hospital and community based staff as appropriate to ensure continuity of care and assist in facilitating discharge in a timely manner
To evaluate emergency situations and act accordingly working within procedures and report to the appropriate member of staff on duty.
To promote the well-being of patients and their families by ensuring good communication whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times
Maintain and update patients records showing a clear sequence of events and reasons for decisions taken in accordance with the Trusts guidelines
To be proactive in regards to own development and maintaining professional knowledge base, including having a detailed understanding of Integrated Care protocols.
To ensure personal targets/objectives are achieved and make a positive contribution to multi-disciplinary team, achieving projects goals/targets while supporting delivery of patient outcomes.
You will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective and holistic care through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues in every day practice.
You will undertake nursing/care tasks as delegated by qualified staff, within the competency scope of the individual.
To improve the standard of patient care by utilising enhanced clinical skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
You will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective and holistic care, through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues in every day practice.
In conjunction with the IDT Assessors, providing support and training to healthcare assistants as appropriate to their experience.
Presenting a positive role model; striving to continuously improve standards of care whilst keeping up to date with innovations and change.
To contribute to the basic assessment and development of care plans for patients referred to the Integrated Discharge Team
To provide planned advice, support and instruction to patients, external partners including care homes, care agencies and equipment services and where relevant their carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of their discharge plans to ensure a consistent approach to care and discharge.
Prioritise own case load and provide facilitation to IDT Assessors when and as needed.
Educate and promote patients and carers to participate effectively in discharge Planning where appropriate.
To gather core information to contribute to discharge plans for patients, including EDDs and MFD dates and feedback to the team. To be competent in completing Assessment and Discharge Notifications in line with the Care Act.
To liaise effectively by establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with other members of the team, patients, carer, and relatives. This may include staff from other agencies or localities when a patients care is being transferred.
Liaise with hospital and community based staff as appropriate to ensure continuity of care and assist in facilitating discharge in a timely manner
To evaluate emergency situations and act accordingly working within procedures and report to the appropriate member of staff on duty.
To promote the well-being of patients and their families by ensuring good communication whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times
Maintain and update patients records showing a clear sequence of events and reasons for decisions taken in accordance with the Trusts guidelines
To be proactive in regards to own development and maintaining professional knowledge base, including having a detailed understanding of Integrated Care protocols.
To ensure personal targets/objectives are achieved and make a positive contribution to multi-disciplinary team, achieving projects goals/targets while supporting delivery of patient outcomes.
You will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective and holistic care through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues in every day practice.
You will undertake nursing/care tasks as delegated by qualified staff, within the competency scope of the individual.
To improve the standard of patient care by utilising enhanced clinical skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients.
Person Specification
Interview
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivilant experience
- evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- discharge planning skills
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Interview
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivilant experience
- evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- discharge planning skills
Essential
Essential
Desirable
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community hospitals - Brentwood, Billericay, Thurrock
Brentwood
CM15 8DR
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
