Job summary The post holder will provide day-to-day clinical nursing/therapy expertise and co-ordination to a multi-disciplinary integrated discharge hub based at the Newham Hospital working in partnership to facilitate timely discharge of patients from hospitals. The team consists of nurses, therapists, social workers and admins. The post holder will: o Undertake 'in reach' triage assessments for patients on the acute Wards at Newham Hospital to ensure rapid discharge. Undertake generic IDH clinical assessment and coordination tasks and functions. o To coordinate and chairing of the meetings face to face or virtually held at different time weekdays and weekend with system partners and discharge hubs. o Liaison with the Discharge Coordinator Team in NUHT and other system partners, discharge hubs to identify and facilitate the discharge of patients from the acute hospital setting to community services o Effective liaison and maintain relationships with other system partners to ensure that appropriate equipment, POC and support system are put in place to meet the health and social care needs of patients. This may include restarts or new POC and equipment to support patients to return home or the provision of interim, step-down or permanent residential placements. o The post holder will be an active participant in shift work, covering either 8-4, 9-5, 10-6 or 12-8pm, with rota'd weekends and BHs as the service operates 365 days per year. Main duties of the job To maintain clinical direction and leadership; coordinating a team of clinical staff for the continuous and consistent provision of high-quality patient care in acute and in the community. To proactively maintain safe guarding knowledge and ensure risk assessment, co-ordinate, review, case manage and facilitate discharges into community services as part of the integrated discharge hub. To be aware of professional boundaries and the need to access expert and specialist opinions when required in relation to discharge planning. To demonstrate within the team clinical leadership and expert specialist knowledge of a range of therapeutic and clinical interventions in order to plan discharge, undertaking assessments e.g. equipment and evidence based recommendation. Escalate clinical risks as appropriate. Act as a role model in the practice area, encouraging staff in teaching, supervision, facilitating and assessing, create and sustain a supportive/teaching/learning environment for the practice setting. Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of patient information throughout the multi-disciplinary team. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year Outer London Weighting Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 363-CHN6764899-A Job locations Newham General Hospital Glen Road Newham E13 8SL Job description Job responsibilities To maintain clinical direction and leadership; coordinating a team of clinical staff for the continuous and consistent provision of high-quality patient care in acute and in the community. To proactively maintain safe guarding knowledge and ensure risk assessment, co-ordinate, review, case manage and facilitate discharges into community services as part of the integrated discharge hub. To be aware of professional boundaries and the need to access expert and specialist opinions when required in relation to discharge planning. To demonstrate within the team clinical leadership and expert specialist knowledge of a range of therapeutic and clinical interventions in order to plan discharge, undertaking assessments e.g. equipment and evidence based recommendation. Escalate clinical risks as appropriate. Act as a role model in the practice area, encouraging staff in teaching, supervision, facilitating and assessing, create and sustain a supportive/teaching/learning environment for the practice setting. Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of patient information throughout the multi-disciplinary team. Job description Job responsibilities To maintain clinical direction and leadership; coordinating a team of clinical staff for the continuous and consistent provision of high-quality patient care in acute and in the community. To proactively maintain safe guarding knowledge and ensure risk assessment, co-ordinate, review, case manage and facilitate discharges into community services as part of the integrated discharge hub. To be aware of professional boundaries and the need to access expert and specialist opinions when required in relation to discharge planning. To demonstrate within the team clinical leadership and expert specialist knowledge of a range of therapeutic and clinical interventions in order to plan discharge, undertaking assessments e.g. equipment and evidence based recommendation. Escalate clinical risks as appropriate. Act as a role model in the practice area, encouraging staff in teaching, supervision, facilitating and assessing, create and sustain a supportive/teaching/learning environment for the practice setting. Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of patient information throughout the multi-disciplinary team. Person Specification Education/Qualification/Training Essential oDiploma or Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. oClinical/discharge experience oRegistered with the HCPC Experience Essential oWell-developed and suitable experience of working as a qualified in adult community mental health services oClinical/discharge experience oExperience in screening and triaging referrals and discharge planning oExperience of contributing to the professional development and education of more junior staff, students and assistants oExperience of working in rehabilitation, social services and community based work oExperience of contributing to the professional development and education of more junior staff, students and assistants oExperience of Clinical Leadership oExperience working in MDT Desirable ooWell-developed experience in working with advanced physical assessment, preferably in an acute and community setting oExperience of clinical supervision, mentoring/coaching and staff management including appraisal oExperience of performance management oExperience of working in rehabilitation, social services and community based work oInvolvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues Knowledge and Skills Essential oWorking knowledge of statutory and voluntary community services and agencies (e.g. intermediate care, community therapy, re-ablement) oKnowledge of a broad range of clinical conditions oKnowledge of major professional issues related to health services oStrong assessment, clinical reasoning, analysis and presentation skills oEffective communication skills both orally and in writing Desirable oGood interpersonal skills oProficient IT skills oEvidence of good organisational skills planning and negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving and decision making skills related to patient's discharge. oKnowledge of the needs and Rights of patients and carers. oKnowledge of current NHS legislation, NICE guidelines and HR policies oAwareness of cultural and ethnic issues Other Essential oLeadership qualities Desirable oAbility to work flexibly, including working out of core hours i.e. evenings and 7 day working as required oSelf-motivated oProactive, self-directed with an innovative approach oCommitment to lifelong learning Person Specification Education/Qualification/Training Essential oDiploma or Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. oClinical/discharge experience oRegistered with the HCPC Experience Essential oWell-developed and suitable experience of working as a qualified in adult community mental health services oClinical/discharge experience oExperience in screening and triaging referrals and discharge planning oExperience of contributing to the professional development and education of more junior staff, students and assistants oExperience of working in rehabilitation, social services and community based work oExperience of contributing to the professional development and education of more junior staff, students and assistants oExperience of Clinical Leadership oExperience working in MDT Desirable ooWell-developed experience in working with advanced physical assessment, preferably in an acute and community setting oExperience of clinical supervision, mentoring/coaching and staff management including appraisal oExperience of performance management oExperience of working in rehabilitation, social services and community based work oInvolvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues Knowledge and Skills Essential oWorking knowledge of statutory and voluntary community services and agencies (e.g. intermediate care, community therapy, re-ablement) oKnowledge of a broad range of clinical conditions oKnowledge of major professional issues related to health services oStrong assessment, clinical reasoning, analysis and presentation skills oEffective communication skills both orally and in writing Desirable oGood interpersonal skills oProficient IT skills oEvidence of good organisational skills planning and negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving and decision making skills related to patient's discharge. oKnowledge of the needs and Rights of patients and carers. oKnowledge of current NHS legislation, NICE guidelines and HR policies oAwareness of cultural and ethnic issues Other Essential oLeadership qualities Desirable oAbility to work flexibly, including working out of core hours i.e. evenings and 7 day working as required oSelf-motivated oProactive, self-directed with an innovative approach oCommitment to lifelong learning 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 East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Newham General Hospital Glen Road Newham E13 8SL Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)