South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Discharge Facilitator to support the Thoracic Surgery Day 1 discharge programme at South Tees Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will ideally have previous experience working in a ward setting, specifically supporting AHP teams and is expected to have previous experience of supporting discharge planning.
The Physiotherapy Service is a well-established large, progressive and dynamic service, which continues to develop within the Trust. We have an opportunity to explore a comprehensive Day 1 Discharge service where exceptional planning, communication and commitment will be key to its success.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be recruited on a 12 month fixed term contract and will be employed as a Day 1 Discharge Facilitator, supporting the Day 1 Discharge Lead for patients who have undergone thoracic surgery.
The post holder will provide clinical assessment and support with the rehabilitation and physiotherapy management of thoracic surgical patients. Alongside the existing thoracic team, they will contribute to clinical developments and research opportunities to proactively move the thoracic physiotherapy service forward to the benefit of patients and staff within the Trust and at a regional network level.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
* Your Leadership Impact
* Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Date posted
11 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CARDIO-6823507
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualification and training
* Have or working towards a relevant Foundation Degree (if available), relevant other first degree but without professional qualification, or NVQ4, NVQ3 WITH additional accredited training in the specialist field or equivalent evidence of underpinning knowledge
Knowledge and skills
* Can demonstrate understanding and awareness of the Discharge facilitator role
* Practical and theoretical knowledge of patient conditions and treatment within relevant specialty
* Substantial previous experience as an AHP Assistant
Experience
* Practical and theoretical knowledge of patient conditions and treatment within relevant specialty.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/
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