To work closely with ward staff involved in discharge planning to ensure that the assessments and referrals for services relating to the patients discharge is completed comprehensively and in a timely manner. This will involve patient facing contact

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake the role of identifying complex discharges and facilitating assessments for the complex discharge of patients to community services which will ensure their safe discharge from acute care.

To work closely with ward staff involved in discharge planning to ensure that the assessments and referrals for services relating to the patient's discharge are completed comprehensively and in a timely manner.

To ensure the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of care that is patient centred and evidence based.

To work with teams and specialties across the system to facilitate safe discharges in a timely manner.

Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Guidelines and Standards and ensure colleagues do too.

Provide high standards of evidence-based patient centred care and knowledge for all patients, respecting dignity and privacy.

Deliver high quality care for patients within the discharge process and ensure all discharge plans are robust to provide a seamless and cohesive transition to other settings.

Attend mandatory training as a minimum.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Registered Nurse or equivalent health care professional

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to present and teach

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum of three years relevant post registration experience
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults and Deprivation of Liberty.
• Recent and significant experience of working with patients/carers/MDT in preparing for discharge from hospital

Desirable

• Recent experience of working across primary and secondary care
• Specialist knowledge of the discharge to assess model and discharge pathways
• Experience of producing and assimilating report using a variety of data systems

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Evidence of an ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Evidence to implement and facilitate change at departmental and organisational level.

Desirable

• The ability to work flexibly in order to meet the service/organisation requirements
• Demonstration of excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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