Discharge Facilitator
- Employer
- Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Location
- Leeds
- Salary
- £37,338 to £44,962 a year
- Closing date
- 18 Oct 2024
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- Profession
- Other Health Profession
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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The Community Discharge Assessment Team aims to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and works closely with the multi-disciplinary team, providing expertise in discharge planning and ensuring a seamless transition between hospital and community services. CDAT Discharge Facilitators are a mixture of Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
Our main areas of work are the Emergency Department (ED), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and the acute assessment wards and we work in collaboration with our community services. The Community Discharge Assessment Team holistically assess patients and identify opportunities for timely discharge where the patient can be safely managed in the community and avoid an unnecessary hospital admission.
The Community Discharge Assessment Team has recently established a new therapy offering to provide tailored OT support to aid patients requiring this input in the ED, SDEC, and the acute admissions wards to facilitate discharge where an admission could be avoided and help reduce their length of stay. This therapy support enables our Discharge Facilitators with a background in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy to maintain their therapy skills, by conducting therapy assessments and carrying out home/environmental visits to facilitate a safe and timely discharge.
As such, we are only recruiting for applications with a registration in either Occupational Therapy (HCPC) or Physiotherapy (HCPC) on this occasion.
Main duties of the job
Discharge Facilitators use their skills to assess patients needs and work in collaboration with our community colleagues to achieve positive outcomes for the patient. The service operates a 7-day service, 365 days a year 08:00 20:00hrs (Monday-Friday) and 08:00 18:00 (Saturday Sunday & Bank Holidays).
Each morning the team has a huddle to allocate wards, ED and SDEC. The team will download a list of patients from the system (PPM+ and/or Symphony Live) to establish which patients need to be assessed. The Discharge Facilitators will then visit each patient and co-ordinate their discharge. Discharge Facilitators will be predominantly based in the area they are working that day, for example in ED or based on the acute wards. Discharge Facilitators will also attend ward MDTs to discuss patients under their caseload. CDAT are commissioned to assess patients who are 16yrs and above.
Discharge Facilitators adapt to the needs of the patient, working closely with the clinical and non-clinical teams, the patient and their families to carry out a holistic assessment and complete the appropriate documentation. Discharge Facilitators produce referrals to Neighbourhood Nursing Teams, Adult Social Care, Homeless & Housing Teams, Community Rehabilitation Beds, and Third Sector Organisations to achieve the best outcome for the individual.
Interviews will be held at St James University Hospital in Leeds. If this is a concern, please detail why and your requirements on your application.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated Good, with our Adult Services rated Outstanding for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1. Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2. Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3. Demonstrates highly developed physical skills where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual treatments
1.4. Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family or carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments or procedures to a competent standard
1.7. Prioritises their own workload, and that of the wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.
1.8. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication
1.9. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
VP730E3F31
Our main areas of work are the Emergency Department (ED), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and the acute assessment wards and we work in collaboration with our community services. The Community Discharge Assessment Team holistically assess patients and identify opportunities for timely discharge where the patient can be safely managed in the community and avoid an unnecessary hospital admission.
The Community Discharge Assessment Team has recently established a new therapy offering to provide tailored OT support to aid patients requiring this input in the ED, SDEC, and the acute admissions wards to facilitate discharge where an admission could be avoided and help reduce their length of stay. This therapy support enables our Discharge Facilitators with a background in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy to maintain their therapy skills, by conducting therapy assessments and carrying out home/environmental visits to facilitate a safe and timely discharge.
As such, we are only recruiting for applications with a registration in either Occupational Therapy (HCPC) or Physiotherapy (HCPC) on this occasion.
Main duties of the job
Discharge Facilitators use their skills to assess patients needs and work in collaboration with our community colleagues to achieve positive outcomes for the patient. The service operates a 7-day service, 365 days a year 08:00 20:00hrs (Monday-Friday) and 08:00 18:00 (Saturday Sunday & Bank Holidays).
Each morning the team has a huddle to allocate wards, ED and SDEC. The team will download a list of patients from the system (PPM+ and/or Symphony Live) to establish which patients need to be assessed. The Discharge Facilitators will then visit each patient and co-ordinate their discharge. Discharge Facilitators will be predominantly based in the area they are working that day, for example in ED or based on the acute wards. Discharge Facilitators will also attend ward MDTs to discuss patients under their caseload. CDAT are commissioned to assess patients who are 16yrs and above.
Discharge Facilitators adapt to the needs of the patient, working closely with the clinical and non-clinical teams, the patient and their families to carry out a holistic assessment and complete the appropriate documentation. Discharge Facilitators produce referrals to Neighbourhood Nursing Teams, Adult Social Care, Homeless & Housing Teams, Community Rehabilitation Beds, and Third Sector Organisations to achieve the best outcome for the individual.
Interviews will be held at St James University Hospital in Leeds. If this is a concern, please detail why and your requirements on your application.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated Good, with our Adult Services rated Outstanding for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1. Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2. Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3. Demonstrates highly developed physical skills where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual treatments
1.4. Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family or carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments or procedures to a competent standard
1.7. Prioritises their own workload, and that of the wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.
1.8. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication
1.9. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description and person specification in the supported documents section.
Desirable
- Please refer to job description and person specification in the supported documents section.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
VP730E3F31
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