Job summary The post holder will work as part of the Discharge Teams to facilitate transfers from hospital and community beds, working in partnership with colleagues across health and social care to reduce length of stay and improve outcomes for patients and carers. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic clinician who will provide professional and clinical support within the Discharge Teams and community beds as the service requires, which can include the Transfer of Care Hub, the Transfer of Care Team, Discharge to Assess, and the Intermediate Care at Home Team This is a really exciting time to join our team to become part of our integrated service as we have many new and exciting initiatives to challenge and develop our staff. The candidate should demonstrate strong communication/negotiating skills and be able to work closely with members of the MDT and other stake holders to facilitate timely and safe discharges to aid patient flow within the hospital and the community beds. You will provide clinical leadership, expertise and advice to staff pertaining to all matters of discharge, quality and safe patient flow. Main duties of the job The key aims are as follows : Excellent communication and IT skills are required to triage patients to the right team and services. Delivering a consistent, co-ordinated approach to assist patients to identify potential needs at the point of discharge to avoid unnecessary delays in transfer of care Working collaboratively with external and internal partners for the benefit of the patients to ensure smooth transition from hospital and reduce risk of readmission Transparently providing information and expert advice to patients, carers and other professionals Reporting all delayed transfers of care, sitrep reportable and non sitrep reportable, as per the local delay standards and criteria Operating hours are 08:00-18:00 seven days a week. About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you: o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays o NHS pension scheme membership o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further o NHS Staff discounts o Cycle to work scheme oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 362-A-24-6925620 Job locations Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport SK2 7JE Job description Job responsibilities Undertake holistic patient assessment and triage appropriately following the agreed SOP Work in partnership with health, social and voluntary agencies to facilitate a seamless pathway of care for patients Produce and maintain accurate records both written and electronic in a timely manner. To abide by all relevant policies including Information governance, confidentiality, and data protection. Understand own responsibilities and accountability in the delivery and planning of care to patients, working within own competence and professional code of conduct. To communicate with patients, carers and staff as part of effective patient care. To lead the team in the absence of the Team Leads To supervise, lead, inform and delegate staff as appropriate to the needs of the service. Applies analytical skills to assess and interpret referrals into the service, and in conjunction with the wider team plan the patients pathway. Demonstrates a high level of intuitive and creative problem-solving skills to facilitate patient centred care; rationalising information to promote patient safety by using a high level of communication and negotiation skills to affect the outcome. To undertake Professional Development Reviews with lower bands of staff in the team after appropriate training. To participate in the investigation of complaints and safeguarding concerns in accordance with the level of experience. To ensure all accidents, complaints and unusual incidents are reported in accordance with policy. To analyse workloads and review work patterns of the team as required. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16. Job description Job responsibilities Undertake holistic patient assessment and triage appropriately following the agreed SOP Work in partnership with health, social and voluntary agencies to facilitate a seamless pathway of care for patients Produce and maintain accurate records both written and electronic in a timely manner. To abide by all relevant policies including Information governance, confidentiality, and data protection. Understand own responsibilities and accountability in the delivery and planning of care to patients, working within own competence and professional code of conduct. To communicate with patients, carers and staff as part of effective patient care. To lead the team in the absence of the Team Leads To supervise, lead, inform and delegate staff as appropriate to the needs of the service. Applies analytical skills to assess and interpret referrals into the service, and in conjunction with the wider team plan the patients pathway. Demonstrates a high level of intuitive and creative problem-solving skills to facilitate patient centred care; rationalising information to promote patient safety by using a high level of communication and negotiation skills to affect the outcome. To undertake Professional Development Reviews with lower bands of staff in the team after appropriate training. To participate in the investigation of complaints and safeguarding concerns in accordance with the level of experience. To ensure all accidents, complaints and unusual incidents are reported in accordance with policy. To analyse workloads and review work patterns of the team as required. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/Therapist/Social worker Desirable Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Flexible approach to changing roles Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience Essential Post registration experience/or equivalent Experience of discharge facilitation Experience of working in an Acute Setting Knowlege Essential Knowledge of Complex patients and Discharge procedures knowledge of CHC processes Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/Therapist/Social worker Desirable Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Flexible approach to changing roles Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience Essential Post registration experience/or equivalent Experience of discharge facilitation Experience of working in an Acute Setting Knowlege Essential Knowledge of Complex patients and Discharge procedures knowledge of CHC processes 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)