Job summary Do you aspire for a new challenge and enjoy working within a team? Do you enjoy working at a fast pace and want to make a positive contribution to the patient experience then please apply. We are looking to recruit an energetic, motivated and proactive person to support the Discharge Planning team and wards in ensuring smooth, timely patient discharges.This role is paramount in supporting patient flow throughout the trust, and maximizing bed capacity. The key focus for this role will include reviewing patient referrals for discharge support, ensuring consistency and response from relevant organisations in a timely manner. You will support the wards regarding the initiatives used to support effective patient flow e.g. Red 2 Green SAFER and Criteria to Reside. You will role model excellent behaviours and ensure discharge planning is carried out to a consistent high standard. This role is pan site and will involve weekend work. Main duties of the job To co-lead Discharge Planning initiatives, which promote a change-orientated organisational culture. To ensure all local policies and discharge information reflect the Trust's Clinical Governance Strategy, ECIST and Department of Health guidance on discharge planning. To provide leadership to the team to ensure that patients with complex discharge needs are appropriately referred in line with Trust and National targets. To ensure that trust staff are informed / able to access relevant discharge planning information to promote safe, timely and appropriate patient discharge from the acute setting. To lead on the implementation of the Red2Green and SAFER initiatives support effective patient flow. To contribute to 7 day service delivery in accordance with Care Act (2014). About us We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 176-C-6941217 Job locations Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Park Huntingdon PE29 6NT Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for further information regarding this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for further information regarding this role. Person Specification Professional Qualifications Essential Professional Registration (Nursing or AHP) Management or Leadership Course Experience Essential An understanding of Local Discharge Planning Processes, Red2 Green/SAFER initiatives, Criteria to reside, SHOP principles Awareness of current developments in healthcare and Discharge Planning Teaching experience Experience of MDT working both internal and external to the Trust. Can demonstrate the clinical decision making process. Awareness of discharge planning and patient flow initiatives to improve the patient's journey Teaching Qualification Skills Essential Microsoft Office proficiency Ability to work autonomously and provide leadership within a multi professional team Ability to work within a multicultural community where English is not always the first language and there may be barriers to understanding Ability to work effectively with patients and relatives where emotive subjects are being discussed Ability to use persuasion and negotiation where the matter being discussed is unwelcome to the recipient/s. Evidence of good communication skills Person Specification Professional Qualifications Essential Professional Registration (Nursing or AHP) Management or Leadership Course Experience Essential An understanding of Local Discharge Planning Processes, Red2 Green/SAFER initiatives, Criteria to reside, SHOP principles Awareness of current developments in healthcare and Discharge Planning Teaching experience Experience of MDT working both internal and external to the Trust. Can demonstrate the clinical decision making process. Awareness of discharge planning and patient flow initiatives to improve the patient's journey Teaching Qualification Skills Essential Microsoft Office proficiency Ability to work autonomously and provide leadership within a multi professional team Ability to work within a multicultural community where English is not always the first language and there may be barriers to understanding Ability to work effectively with patients and relatives where emotive subjects are being discussed Ability to use persuasion and negotiation where the matter being discussed is unwelcome to the recipient/s. Evidence of good communication skills 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Park Huntingdon PE29 6NT Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)