Job summary
Employer heading
Complex Discharge Lead
Band 7
*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers
Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for facilitating safe and effective discharges of patients from hospital to a community setting through a multidisciplinary approach over seven days. They will coordinate assessments of patients needed and support the discharge plan. The post holder will be proactive in identifying concerns or issues that may delay effective discharges and work with the Integrated Discharge Team to overcome and limit these.
To deputise for Lead in their absence or at delegated meetings.
To provide leadership for junior staff through supervision, competencies and appraisal
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Discharge Team activity, holding responsibility for defined projects
To contribute to the development of the wider MDT as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Complex Discharge Lead Band 7
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic innovative, motivated and dynamic Complex Discharge Lead who will be working as part of a multi-professional Team to support the smooth running and co-ordination of discharge services.
The post holder will be responsible for facilitating safe and effective discharges of patients from hospital to a community setting through a multidisciplinary approach over 7 days. They will co-ordinate assessments of patients needed and support the discharge plan. The post holder will be proactive in identifying concerns or issues that may delay effective discharges and work with the Integrated Discharge Team to overcome and limit these.
The successful candidate will work closely with all ward teams ensuring appropriate referrals are seen and made to local authorities and preventing unnecessary, avoidable delays for patient discharge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Allied Health Professional or Registered Senior Nurse
Interview Date - TBC
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job summary
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing or AHP
- Mentoring Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Experience of study at Masters level
Skills / Abilities
Essential criteria
- • Ability to manage own workload with minimal direction from others
- Ability to manage complex situations confidently using excellent communication skills
- recognising own limitations
- Ability to engage with different internal and external agencies
- Ability to problem solve and have a flexible approach to all situations
Experience
Essential criteria
- • 5 years post-registration experience
- Recent experience of complex discharge planning
Desirable criteria
- Experience of delivering teaching in an MDT setting
- - Experience of developing junior staff
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and legislation around Discharge Planning
- Awareness of current professional local and NHS issues
- Multidisciplinary working.
Desirable criteria
- Expert knowledge in specialist area
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Henrietta Narh
- Job title
- Integrated Discharge Team /TOCH manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02084016111
- Additional information
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss the vacancy further or have an informal visit.
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