County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are one of the largest integrated organisations in the country, providing hospital and community services to a population of over 650,000. We are an ambitious and innovative organisation with a talented workforce of over 7,000 colleagues. Our vision is to be 'Right First Time, Every Time' and our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and joined up care to the population of County Durham and Darlington. - Do you have enthusiasm and motivation to take on new challenges with our forward-thinking Trust? - Are you an excellent team worker but also have the drive to lead and influence change? - Do you strive or aspire to provide seamless holistic patient-centred care within a progressive multi-disciplinary team? We are looking for a dynamic nurse/physio/OT to work in the Discharge Management Team across all CDDFT hospital sites. Main Duties of the Job
Proactively advise on the planning and coordination of complex discharges within the Trust. Carry out trusted assessments within ward areas, completing appropriate documentation. Case load holder for patients requiring extra care. Review the medically optimised list and work with staff to keep this updated with correct information. Support joint assessment, joint documentation, and best practice to support proactive discharge planning across the Trust through education and training for all ward staff. Support ward discharge facilitators to enable safe timely discharge and minimize the risk of unnecessary re-admission to hospital. Provide support, education, and specialist knowledge on all aspects of discharge planning to staff working within the Trust. Liaise with ward staff and discharge facilitators to identify and problem-solve issues for patient discharge. Escalate delays to senior nurse where delays are impacting upon the discharge process. Establish effective relationships with multi-disciplinary ward teams, Continuing Health Care, Social Services, community teams, Care Home Selection Team, Primary Care colleagues, Housing, and other relevant parties. About Us
If you are being interviewed, you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager. You must be able to produce
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certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks. We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield, and Weardale, as well as over 80 other community-based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented. From April 1, 2024, we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary. If you are in the UK on a VISA, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. Job Responsibilities
To work as a member of the Discharge Management Team, promoting safe and effective discharge and ensuring consistency of discharge management processes across the Trust. Key to this is the identification of issues relating to complex discharge, expert advice, and supporting ward discharge facilitators to enable safe timely discharge and minimize the risk of unnecessary re-admission to hospital. The Discharge Management Practitioner will be responsible for providing education and training to ward staff for the discharge management process, pathways, and policies. This post aims to improve the quality of discharge from hospital through close multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working relationships. The discharge practitioner will work within the discharge management team to adopt a whole-systems approach to discharge management and act as a catalyst for improved working at the primary, secondary, and community interface. Person Specification
Qualifications
BSc/MSc in physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism Knowledge of budgetary control Experience
Experience of change management Community/hospital experience Experience of clinical supervision Experience in staff appraisals Experience in working in a variety of settings community and acute Statutory Registration
Member of NMC/CSP/RCOT Special Skills & Knowledge
In-depth and up-to-date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities/health conditions. Remain updated with professional practice and new research. Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experiences of quality and audit. Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities, and health and safety. To meet the differing needs of patients. Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities. Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. Ability to work independently and organize, prioritize, and delegate workload to meet service demands. Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession. Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills. Special Requirements
Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfill the requirements of the post. Ability to meet the physical demands of the post. 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. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata
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County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are one of the largest integrated organisations in the country, providing hospital and community services to a population of over 650,000. We are an ambitious and innovative organisation with a talented workforce of over 7,000 colleagues. Our vision is to be 'Right First Time, Every Time' and our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and joined up care to the population of County Durham and Darlington. - Do you have enthusiasm and motivation to take on new challenges with our forward-thinking Trust? - Are you an excellent team worker but also have the drive to lead and influence change? - Do you strive or aspire to provide seamless holistic patient-centred care within a progressive multi-disciplinary team? We are looking for a dynamic nurse/physio/OT to work in the Discharge Management Team across all CDDFT hospital sites. Main Duties of the Job
Proactively advise on the planning and coordination of complex discharges within the Trust. Carry out trusted assessments within ward areas, completing appropriate documentation. Case load holder for patients requiring extra care. Review the medically optimised list and work with staff to keep this updated with correct information. Support joint assessment, joint documentation, and best practice to support proactive discharge planning across the Trust through education and training for all ward staff. Support ward discharge facilitators to enable safe timely discharge and minimize the risk of unnecessary re-admission to hospital. Provide support, education, and specialist knowledge on all aspects of discharge planning to staff working within the Trust. Liaise with ward staff and discharge facilitators to identify and problem-solve issues for patient discharge. Escalate delays to senior nurse where delays are impacting upon the discharge process. Establish effective relationships with multi-disciplinary ward teams, Continuing Health Care, Social Services, community teams, Care Home Selection Team, Primary Care colleagues, Housing, and other relevant parties. About Us
If you are being interviewed, you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager. You must be able to produce
ALL
certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks. We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield, and Weardale, as well as over 80 other community-based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented. From April 1, 2024, we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary. If you are in the UK on a VISA, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. Job Responsibilities
To work as a member of the Discharge Management Team, promoting safe and effective discharge and ensuring consistency of discharge management processes across the Trust. Key to this is the identification of issues relating to complex discharge, expert advice, and supporting ward discharge facilitators to enable safe timely discharge and minimize the risk of unnecessary re-admission to hospital. The Discharge Management Practitioner will be responsible for providing education and training to ward staff for the discharge management process, pathways, and policies. This post aims to improve the quality of discharge from hospital through close multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working relationships. The discharge practitioner will work within the discharge management team to adopt a whole-systems approach to discharge management and act as a catalyst for improved working at the primary, secondary, and community interface. Person Specification
Qualifications
BSc/MSc in physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism Knowledge of budgetary control Experience
Experience of change management Community/hospital experience Experience of clinical supervision Experience in staff appraisals Experience in working in a variety of settings community and acute Statutory Registration
Member of NMC/CSP/RCOT Special Skills & Knowledge
In-depth and up-to-date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities/health conditions. Remain updated with professional practice and new research. Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experiences of quality and audit. Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities, and health and safety. To meet the differing needs of patients. Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities. Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. Ability to work independently and organize, prioritize, and delegate workload to meet service demands. Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession. Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills. Special Requirements
Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfill the requirements of the post. Ability to meet the physical demands of the post. 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. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata
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