About this role
Job summary
The Transfer of Care Hub (ToCH) is a Service which has been developed to implement an expert complex multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary discharge team, working in a seamless and integrated way across partner organisations, both health and social care. The ToCH will proactively 'pull', and case manage the needs of a range of people with complex discharge needs on discharge pathways 1-3 and progress these people safely to transfer/discharge via an appropriate pathway
The Transfer of Care Hub (ToCH) Lead Therapist (Band 7) is a senior clinical leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality, timely and patient-centred discharge planning within a fast-paced acute setting. Acting as the therapy lead within the multidisciplinary Transfer of Care Hub, the post holder provides specialist clinical expertise, leads the therapy contribution to Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways, and supports safe, effective patient flow across health and social care systems.
The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external partners, providing leadership, supervision and professional guidance to the MDT, while contributing to service development, governance, and performance improvement. The post holder will play a key role in reducing delays, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring discharges are coordinated efficiently and in line with national and local priorities.
Main duties of the job
Lead the therapy contribution within the Transfer of Care Hub, supporting safe, timely and effective patient discharge. Provide highly specialist clinical assessment, decision-making and advice for patients with complex needs. Act as the first point of escalation for therapy-related discharge issues, resolving barriers and supporting patient flow. Lead and coordinate the Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathway in line with national guidance. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and system partners across health and social care. Provide clinical leadership, supervision, training and support to therapy staff and the wider team. Contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities. Support performance management by monitoring discharge metrics and addressing delays in care pathways. Maintain a clinical caseload and work autonomously within professional scope.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
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*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oQualified to degree level or equivalent Evidence of post registration qualifications/ professional development in related health field oTherapy based Degree/Diploma oMembership of relevant professional body oRegistered with Health Professional Council
Desirable
oTraining and/or qualification relating to clinical supervision oIndependent non-medical prescribing qualification oPost graduate teaching qualification oLeadership qualification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
oMinimum of five years' experience post qualification oBroad range of clinical experience oManagement experience oSupervision and appraisal of staff oMulti-disciplinary team working oDemonstrable experience of providing teaching/training oExperience of Discharge To Assess Pathway oAudit procedures oCompleted audit projects oService/ practice innovation oDemonstrable interest in continuing developing knowledge and skills in area specialism oEvidence of continuing professional development. oAbility to manage complex caseload oAbility to drive high level multi-disciplinary practice to maximum potential oAbility to engage in audit/ research process in order to influence care according to best practice oComputer literate oKnowledge of relevant national policies pertaining to profession oKnowledge of up to date practice using research and evidence based learning oThorough knowledge of Discharge to Assess Pathway and The Hospital Discharge Service: Policy and Operating Model
Desirable
oManaging and leading change oCapacity and demand measurements oConference presentations of publications in this area (e.g. in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters) oRecruitment and selection procedures
Skills and Aptitudes Essential
oSkills in the use of methods of assessment, diagnosing, formulation, intervention, and evaluation oWell-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex and highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to service user, their families, and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. oEffective strategies for meeting deadlines oWell-developed skills in providing clinical supervision, appraisal and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. oAbility to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi- media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional, academic settings oAbility to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and potentially challenging behaviour oAbility to work sensitively and supportively with staff who are retraining and/or changing their way of working oEffective Leadership skills oAbility to develop staff and their levels of skills and expertise oAbility to understand the NICE guidelines and the role of such guidelines in the NHS
Other Requirements Essential
Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity Able to travel independently Able to flexibly support a 7 day working pattern The resilience necessary to overcome obstacles and resistance Sensitivity towards organisational and political complexities Evidence of being a team player. Ability to work flexibly inside and outside of office hours Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address CIC & WCH
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)