We are looking for a registered nurse to be part of a multidisciplinary team, identifying and case managing patients with complex discharge needs. You will be part of a team working across Boston Pilgrim Hospital site, assessing and facilitating timely planning of discharges. You will be working with patients, families, and ward-based staff to implement a strength-based approach to discharge planning. This role involves working closely with allied professionals, leading MDT meetings, and supporting our discharge coordinators in their role.
Main duties of the job
* You will be responsible for the discharge planning for patients with complex discharge needs.
* You will act as an advocate for patients and carers, ensuring individual needs are met.
* Ensure safe discharges of all patients.
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and, with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence of significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Active NMC registration
* Degree level nursing or equivalent
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
* Evidence of post-registration coursework
Previous experience
Essential
* Completion of preceptorship
* Demonstrates the ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care
Desirable
* Previous experience with discharge planning MDT working
Knowledge skills Aptitude
Essential
* Excellent written, verbal and IT communication skills
* Understands and can demonstrate good working practices within the safeguarding agenda
* Ability to work well in a team as well as autonomously using own initiative
* Ability to prioritise own and others' workload.
* Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with Trust framework
Desirable
* Good interpersonal skills
* Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
Specific Requirements
Essential
* Adaptable to change
* Flexible approach to work
Desirable
* Experience within Adult Care or community nursing.
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Pilgrim Hospital, Boston
Sibsey Road
Boston
PE21 9QS
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