Job summary
The Discharge Nurse will be responsible for facilitating safe andeffective discharges of complex patients from hospital to a community setting through a multidisciplinary approach. They will co-ordinate assessments of patients and support the discharge plan.The Discharge Nurse will have a caseload of the most complexclients and will be responsible for completing and coordinating assessments and discharge plans for this group of patients, ensuring that all parties are updated at all times.This group of patients Includes but is not exclusive toHomeless patients,ensuring that the correct pathway is followed and that thetrust are in receipt of any changes to legislation or the processComplex patients requiring either specialist rehabilitation orplacement ensuring that the correct pathway and funding streams are applied for and adhered to incorporating any changes to legislation or process.Overseas patients with no access to public funds requiring intervention from the Home Office or repatriation to their country of originThe postholder will be responsible for providing specialist advice and support to the wards and the MDT's in managing effective discharge. They will take the lead in Family and Professionals meetings providing guidance and support to both professional colleagues and patients/ families
Main duties of the job
Active input and support to the MDTs for each ward and ensure feedback on actions assigned.To facilitate effective multi-disciplinary discharge planning and processes as an integral part of care management throughout all the divisions.Demonstrate a high level of clinical judgement and act autonomously Tracking and assistance in completion of referrals where necessary, of allpatients referred to ensure supporting referrals are completed in a timely and efficient way and that they progress on to the next stage of their pathway as soon as possible.Ensure that patients that are going to another provider for care, do so with the right information, consumables and equipment.
About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link:https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
To participate in the operational implementation of policy and servicedevelopment within the team if requiredTo ensure both trust policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.To contribute to the development of trust policies as and when required.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
To have budgetary awareness for the service and the cost implications ofthe use of bank and agency.To ensure non pay expenditure to a minimum whilst maintaining a highstandard of patient care.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING.
To be accountable for own professional actions and act as a role model.To act as a resource and educate and inform others in area.To attend any such training courses that are required, to extend knowledge and skills and to keep up to date with professional developments.To be responsible for the dissemination of information regarding new orupdated clinical practices, guidelines and policies to all nursing staff.To participate in training needs analysis for own area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
To participate in the operational implementation of policy and servicedevelopment within the team if requiredTo ensure both trust policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.To contribute to the development of trust policies as and when required.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
To have budgetary awareness for the service and the cost implications ofthe use of bank and agency.To ensure non pay expenditure to a minimum whilst maintaining a highstandard of patient care.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING.
To be accountable for own professional actions and act as a role model.To act as a resource and educate and inform others in area.To attend any such training courses that are required, to extend knowledge and skills and to keep up to date with professional developments.To be responsible for the dissemination of information regarding new orupdated clinical practices, guidelines and policies to all nursing staff.To participate in training needs analysis for own area.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional
- Evidence of Continous Professional Development
- Healthcare Related Diploma/Degree in working towards or relevant portfolio of experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of adults with complex physical and/or cognitive ability and their carers
- Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and legislation around Discharge Planning
- Understanding of the revised frame work in NHS Continuing Health Care/NHS Funded Care
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- To be flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional
- Evidence of Continous Professional Development
- Healthcare Related Diploma/Degree in working towards or relevant portfolio of experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of adults with complex physical and/or cognitive ability and their carers
- Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and legislation around Discharge Planning
- Understanding of the revised frame work in NHS Continuing Health Care/NHS Funded Care
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- To be flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment
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).
