The post holder will provide day-to-day clinical nursing/therapy expertise and co-ordination to a multi-disciplinary integrated discharge hub based at the Newham General University Hospital working inpartnership to facilitate timely discharge of patients from hospitals. The team consists of nurses,therapists, social workers and admins.

The post holder will:

o Undertake 'in reach' triage assessments for patients on the acute Wards at NewhamUniversity Hospital to ensure rapid discharge. Undertake generic IDH clinical assessment andcoordination tasks and functions.

o To coordinate and chairing of the IDH Clinical Discussion meetings face to face or virtuallyheld at different time weekdays and weekend with system partners and discharge hubs.

o Liaison with the Discharge Coordinator Team in NUHT and other system partners, dischargehubs to identify and facilitate the discharge of patients from the acute hospital setting tocommunity services

o Effective liaison and maintain relationships with the Hospital Social Work Team and othersystem partners to ensure that appropriate equipment, Packages of Care and support systemare put in place to meet the health and social care needs of patients discharged via the IDH.

o The post holder will be an active participant in shift work, covering either 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm,10am-6pm or 12-8pm, with rota'd weekends and Bank Holidays as the service operates 365days per year.

Main duties of the job

To maintain clinical direction and leadership coordinating a team of clinical staff for the continuous and consistent provision of high-quality patient care in acute and in the community.

To proactively maintain safe guarding knowledge and ensure risk assessment, co-ordinate, review, case manage and facilitate discharges into community services as part of the integrated discharge hub.

To be aware of professional boundaries and the need to access expert and specialist opinions when required in relation to discharge planning.

To demonstrate within the team clinical leadership and expert specialist knowledge of a range of therapeutic and clinical interventions in order to plan discharge, undertaking assessments e.g. equipment and evidence based recommendation. Escalate clinical risks as appropriate.

Act as a role model in the practice area, encouraging staff in teaching, supervision, facilitating and assessing, create and sustain a supportive/teaching/learning environment for the practice setting.

Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of patient information throughout the multi-disciplinary team.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and person specification for this Vacancy. Please feel free to reach out recruiting manager if more information is needed.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• oDiploma or Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
• oEvidence of post-qualifying and continuing professional development
• oRegistered with the HCPC

Experience

Essential

• oWell-developed and suitable experience of working as a qualified in adult community mental health services
• oClinical/discharge experience
• oExperience in screening and triaging referrals and discharge planning
• oExperience of contributing to the professional development and education of more junior staff, students and assistants
• oExperience of working in rehabilitation, social services and community based work
• oExperience working in MDT

Desirable

• oWell-developed experience in working with advanced physical assessment, preferably in an acute and community setting
• oExperience of Clinical Leadership,
• oExperience of clinical supervision, mentoring/coaching and staff management including appraisal
• oExperience of performance management
• oInvolvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oWorking knowledge of statutory and voluntary community services and agencies (e.g. intermediate care, community therapy, re-ablement)
• oKnowledge of a broad range of clinical conditions
• oStrong assessment, clinical reasoning, analysis and presentation skills
• oEffective communication skills both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of NHS policies, processes, NICE guideline, Discharge hub, re-ablement, home first, Discharge to assess

Desirable

• oAwareness of cultural and ethnic issues
• oKnowledge of current NHS legislation, NICE guidelines and HR policies
• oKnowledge of the needs and Rights of patients and carers.
• oKnowledge of major professional issues related to health services
• oEvidence of good organisational skills planning and negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving and decision making skills related to patient's discharge.
• oProficient IT skills
• oGood interpersonal skills

Other

Essential

• oAbility to work flexibly, including working out of core hours i.e. evenings and 7 day working as required
• oLeadership qualities

Desirable

• oSelf-motivated
• oCommitment to lifelong learning
• Proactive, self-directed with an innovative approach

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newham General University Hospital

Glen Road

Newham

E13 8SN

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