We are looking for a registered nurse to be part of a Multi disciplinary team, identifying and case managing patients with complex discharge needs. You will be part of a team working across Boston Pilgrim Hospital site, assessing and facilitating timely planning of discharges. You will be working with Patients, families and ward base staff to implement a strength based approach to discharge planning. This role involves working closely with allied professionals, leading MDT meetings and supporting our discharge coordinators in their role.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the discharge planning for patients with complex discharge needs.

You will act as advocate for patients and carers, ensuring individual needs are met.

Ensure safe discharges of all patients .

About us

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of �643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - Outstanding Care Personally Delivered - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Active NMC registration
• Degree level nursing or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration course work

Previous experience

Essential

• Completion of preceptorship
• Demonstrates the ability to deliver high quality, evidence based care

Desirable

• Previous experience with discharge planning MDT working

Knowledge skills Aptitude

Essential

• Excellent written, verbal and IT communication skills
• Understands and can demonstrate good working practices within the safeguarding agenda
• Ability to work well in a team as well as autonomously using own initiative
• Ability to prioritise own and others workload.
• Ability to evidence / demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with Trust framework

Desirable

• Good interpersonal skills
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Adaptable to change
• Flexible approach to work

Desirable

• Experience within Adult Care or community nursing.

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pilgrim Hospital, Boston

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS

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