Job summary Are you a highly motivated nurse who can work independently? Do you want to make a difference to patients and their families? Then the Discharge Team needs you We have an opportunity for a band 6 Discharge facilitator Specialist Nurse within our Department. You will be implementing, coordinating and facilitating safe and timely discharges for patients within the TRS bed base. You will follow their pathway throughout their journey through all of our services from the initial admission through to discharge. You will be the main contact for families and carers supporting them during the discharge process. Expected Shortlisting Date 08/11/2024 Planned Interview Date 18/11/2024 Main duties of the job You will be responsible for leading a team of band 3 discharge coordinators and act as senior support for TRS in the absence of the band 7 discharge lead. The role requires attendance at MDT daily where you will alongside the multidisciplinary team identify same day and future discharges, any delays in service that will prevent a smooth transition from hospital to home. The role requires you to remain in close contact with the operational matron by attending twice daily patient flow meetings to provide discharge numbers and escalations to support early discharges. The discharge team operate a seven-day service and you will be expected to work some weekends and bank holidays. We will provide local training for the successful candidate and you must be a highly developed communicator as this is essential to the role. For any further information please contact Maureen Murray (Senior Specialist Nurse) on 0113 3920857 or Baljinder Aujla (Matron) on 077717878884 About us Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 16 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-TRS-096 Job locations Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY The Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The jobholder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care. The jobholder will provide specialist assessment care and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources. Current services comprise providing specialist advice support and training to ensure high quality discharge planning is undertaken by wards staff. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Fulfils the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health Care Professions Council to maintain and revalidate registration Clinical Clinical care delivery: - Provide a clinical lead and role model to clinical staff by delivering high quality care. - Undertakes clinical procedures where dexterity and accuracy are required. - Maintain a safe working environment - Acts in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies - Undertakes duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Responsibilities for patient and client care: - Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care and treatments using specialist clinical knowledge and skills. - Organises own clinical workload. - Receives supervision of clinical care and outcomes from Matron Freedom to act: - Refer patients as appropriate to other members of the multi-disciplinary team - Make clinical assessments within clearly defined policies and protocols Communication: - Maintains accurate clinical and other records using the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trusts documentation. - Support patients and their families communicating sensitive condition related information and ensuring they receive required information to enable them to participate in their care delivery - Liaise with Community Services (as appropriate) to ensure seamless provision of care delivery Education and Training: - Provide training and education of learners and other junior staff - Participates in own and others appraisals - Provide education and training to patients and their carers. - Keep up to date with developments, advances within the specialty - Undertake mandatory and priority training within the required time scales Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY The Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The jobholder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care. The jobholder will provide specialist assessment care and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources. Current services comprise providing specialist advice support and training to ensure high quality discharge planning is undertaken by wards staff. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Fulfils the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health Care Professions Council to maintain and revalidate registration Clinical Clinical care delivery: - Provide a clinical lead and role model to clinical staff by delivering high quality care. - Undertakes clinical procedures where dexterity and accuracy are required. - Maintain a safe working environment - Acts in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies - Undertakes duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Responsibilities for patient and client care: - Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care and treatments using specialist clinical knowledge and skills. - Organises own clinical workload. - Receives supervision of clinical care and outcomes from Matron Freedom to act: - Refer patients as appropriate to other members of the multi-disciplinary team - Make clinical assessments within clearly defined policies and protocols Communication: - Maintains accurate clinical and other records using the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trusts documentation. - Support patients and their families communicating sensitive condition related information and ensuring they receive required information to enable them to participate in their care delivery - Liaise with Community Services (as appropriate) to ensure seamless provision of care delivery Education and Training: - Provide training and education of learners and other junior staff - Participates in own and others appraisals - Provide education and training to patients and their carers. - Keep up to date with developments, advances within the specialty - Undertake mandatory and priority training within the required time scales Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist Evidence of continued professional development Other Criteria Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post. Experience Essential Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent Current issues and initiatives in health and social care. Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda Understanding of organisational structures Desirable Experience working within the speciality of Elderly Medicine Knowledge of current initiatives to manage patient flow and improve discharge planning Skills & Behaviours Essential Excellent written and verbal skills Organisational skills Time management skills Team player Ability to act professionally at all times Teaching and assessment skills Managing stress Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist Evidence of continued professional development Other Criteria Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post. Experience Essential Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent Current issues and initiatives in health and social care. Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda Understanding of organisational structures Desirable Experience working within the speciality of Elderly Medicine Knowledge of current initiatives to manage patient flow and improve discharge planning Skills & Behaviours Essential Excellent written and verbal skills Organisational skills Time management skills Team player Ability to act professionally at all times Teaching and assessment skills Managing stress 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. 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. 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)