About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an experienced team of complex discharge coordinators across Greater Manchester's inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation services.
These services include hyper-acute neuro-rehabilitation beds at The Nothern Care Alliance Foundation Trust, as well as post-acute beds at Trafford INRU and Devenshire Centre and Floyd Unit
You will be based at Trafford INRU. Successful applicants will need a full driving license and be expected to travel to the other units to provide cross cover as required.
Main duties of the job
o Timely, safe, and well-coordinated discharges for all patients within the GM Neuro-Rehabilitation Inpatient Serviceo Improved patient and family experience of the discharge processo Reduced delays and improved patient flow across the serviceo Strong, effective working relationships with internal teams and external partnerso High-quality data, audit outcomes, and service improvement initiativeso Consistent application of legal frameworks including MCA and DoLSo A flexible, responsive, and patient-centred discharge service
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2) Or AHP or Social Work England registration or equivalent professional registration Degree Level studies or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
Desirable
Post basic qualification in specialty
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge acquired through CPD and experience Knowledge of Discharge planning policies, legislation and guidance and their implementation Demonstrates involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship Demonstrates evidence of involvement in development of protocols and clinical audit Demonstrates ability to work within multi-agency / professional setting Demonstrates leadership qualities Able to deputise in the absence of the Team leader Able to analyse and make decisions in relation to patient risk and care in complex cases Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
Desirable
Knowledge of community services including Intermediate Care, Community Nursing and Social Care Commissioning Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
Skills & Abilities Essential
IT skills
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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trafford INRU
Trafford General Hospital, Mooreside road, Manchester M41 5SL
Manchester
M41 5SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)