Job Summary
The Patient Flow Team is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join the existing team of In-Reach Practitioners that support with assessing patients at the acute hospitals at East Surrey Hospital, ascertaining their suitability for inpatient rehabilitation and supporting with the Discharge to Assess Model.
The In-Reach Practitioner will support the Site Capacity & Flow Lead in managing patient flow from acute providers to and across SCFT Intermediate Care Units.
The In-Reach Practitioner will ensure all bed capacity across the Trust is utilized whilst ensuring patients experience safe, high-quality care throughout their patient journey.
To work with system partners and colleagues to expedite safe transfers and provide safe alternative pathways for patients.
To work collaboratively with external stakeholders and partner organizations to address urgent care local pressure, system surges, and escalation ensuring capacity is fully utilized and patient flow is maximized.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To manage daily referrals from all stakeholders.
2. To work collaboratively with the acute providers by providing In-Reach assessments for patients referred to SCFT for a period of inpatient rehabilitation, across the five acute hospitals.
3. To contribute to the management of the waiting list of patients awaiting discharge from the acute providers.
4. To use clinical expertise to support colleagues in the placement of patients awaiting transfer of care.
5. Follow the agreed escalation processes in relation to patient flow and surge escalation plans.
6. To liaise with intermediate care units staff within the allocation of patients to the respective beds, ensuring open dialogue is maintained at all times.
7. To work with acute trusts & all partner organizations to maximize capacity by looking to maximize patient flow.
8. Participate in teleconference calls both internally & externally as requested by line manager.
9. To be a signatory for financial payments and other ad hoc purchases within the team, e.g., signing bank timesheets.
10. Support the Patient Flow Administrators (PFA) on a daily basis and carry out PDPs accordingly as requested by line manager.
11. Train and support new staff members ensuring they have SMART objectives set within acceptable timeframes.
Full training will be provided, but experience in patient assessment and discharge pathways would be an advantage.
About Us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, and adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why Work for Us?
* Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support.
* Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county.
* Supportive flexible working patterns such as part-time, flexi time, annualized hours, and flexi retirement options.
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton.
* EMBRACE, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion Spirituality and Belief staff networks.
* Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces.
* Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA).
* Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast.
* Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff.
Date Posted: 14 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 150-GM1398-UPC-B
Job Locations: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Drive, Redhill, RH1 5RH
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