Patient Integrated Discharge Lead

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join HDFT to lead the implementation of a new digital platform OPTICA, to work with clinical multi-disciplinary teams, patient, relatives and carers to ensure patients are safely discharged in a timely, caring and compassionate manner.

In addition the role will support embedding the systems and processes required to accurately capture and record non criteria to reside (NCTR) in all inpatient areas. The data is externally reportable and requires strong engagement with NHSE, internal analyst teams as well as ward staff and medical teams.

The role requires excellent staff engagement to deliver training and support to the end users of OPTICA.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the implementation of OPTICA to embed the systems and processes required to accurately capture and record criteria to reside in all inpatient areas.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with LTUC, PSC, the Clinical Operational Manager and the HARA service manager for the community discharge Hub and ARCH to help provide effective management of patient discharges.
• To support a home first, act now culture, embed the discharge to assess approach, promote understand of deconditioning and the risks associated with extended stays in hospital, and alongside the Service Manager for the Community Discharge Hub and ARCH support increased understanding of community alternatives including virtual beds
• Provide a visible presence supporting and liaising with the staff to support timely discharges and lead the development of a culture of criteria lead discharge.
• Provide support to ensure accurate and timely information is uploaded to OPTICA.
• Actively check OPTICA daily to ensure tasks are visible and escalate and supportively escalate any issues that are delaying discharge for patients who do not have criteria to reside.
• Develop and produce policies and guidance around the use of OPTICA.
• Work collaboratively with the analysts and patient systems team to collect data and interpret accurately, validate the data ready for submission to NHSE.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for personal and professional development. We can also offer the following:

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Values lie at the heart of who we are, what we do and the culture we want to establish, having a direct impact upon both colleagues and the public we service. Our values are Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.

Candidates new to the NHS will receive 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays and a number of benefits such as NHS pension, discount at selected shops and restaurants, and opportunities for promotion across the Trust.

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Foundation Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Foundation Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

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

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