About this role
Job summary
The post-holder will provide a high-quality service to all surgical patients within St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Discharge Lead Nurse for Surgery will work as an integral part of the MDT and will be a key role at a senior level within the Surgical Directorate by maximizing patient flow through the surgical service.
Lead on the coordination of discharges within the division to ensure maximum utilization of Trust resources and to ensure a good patient experience
Identify barriers to optimal patient journeys and flow, acting in partnership with senior colleagues to resolve issues and make effective use of surgical bed stock, ensuring that national and local targets are achieved.
Be responsible for the leadership and line management of discharge support workers within the Surgical Directorate.
Develop strong working relationships with colleagues in bed management, site management, service and general management, matrons, ward managers and SNCT senior divisional team.
Ensure policies pertaining to the safe discharge and repatriation of patients are upheld.
Support the identification, monitoring and timely resolution of issues relating to repatriations and complex discharges, with a focus upon case management for patients with complex health and social needs.
Participate in the identification of service improvements and the initiation of future developments - including the identification and audit of productivity and efficiency targets and indicators
Main duties of the job
In addition, the Discharge Lead Nurse for Surgery will be expected to participate in the strategic development of the Surgical divisions service by:
being recognised as an expert in their clinical field
holding specialist knowledge and experience
providing leadership in clinical practice for the professional team and peers
ensuring an effective learning environment for students and peers
working as a competent, autonomous practitioner / specialist
actively disseminating best practice through teaching, and presentations and by participating in nursing / allied health professional research.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see full job description and person specification attached and can contact matron for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse Degree (BSc) or equivalent in a health-related subject, and a willingness to work towards an MSc/equivalent level of experience Evidence of post-graduate study and continuous professional development
Desirable
Master's degree Recognized management qualification
Knowledge Essential
Highly developed specialist knowledge of NHS & social care agenda, policy and developments Highly developed specialist knowledge of Professional/patient care agenda, policy and developments Knowledge of discharge planning & the delayed discharge act, mental capacity & safeguarding legislation Up to date knowledge of current professional issues and issues relating to discharge, repatriation and bed capacity Knowledge and application of management and leadership themes. Knowledge and application of change management themes Knowledge and application of HR procedures. Understanding of governance and assurance systems and application to practice.
Experience Essential
2 years' experience at senior nurse level (B6 or above) or in an operational/patient care management post within the NHS. Experience of gathering and interpreting patient experience data and implementing measurable improvement plans. Evidence of sound appreciation and achievement in management of financial targets and budgetary management; operational/business planning; waiting list management and contract monitoring as appropriate to role.
Desirable
Evidence of successful operational leadership and effective involvement in change management Evidence of successful involvement in production of clear business cases Evidence of facilitating clinical decision making and the application of professional judgement in clinical situations
Skills (Clinical) Essential
Demonstrates up to date, evidenced based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues. Able to take accountability for service delivery within a context of safe patient care.
Skills (communication & relationship) Essential
Demonstrates excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Able to chair, co-ordinate and facilitate meetings. Able to adopt appropriate communication style according to audience. Ability to communicate between departments in order to effectively manage patient flow throughout the services.
Skills (Analytical & judgemental) Essential
Ability to monitor the quality of work in others, to identify their learning and development needs, devising strategies to resolve. Experience of audit and other benchmarking strategies, using the result of interim change and improvement.
Planning & Organisational Essential
Understands and is able to deliver safe patient care within the resources available (raising and escalating concerns as appropriate). Able to take responsibility for policy implementation and service development. Proven ability to support patient flow across surgical areas maintaining effective management of complex discharges. Work alongside multi specialities MDTs, other divisions and departments in order to improve patient experience and pathways daily. Proven track record of excellent ability to co-ordinate the work of the multidisciplinary team and lead on any actions required.
Personal Development Essential
oKeeps up to date with the wider NHS developments and their impact at local level oAble to prioritise own work in an environment of changing and sometimes conflicting priorities
People Management and Development Essential
Delegates appropriately, setting clear and achievable targets and monitoring against required outcomes. Enables staff to meet their personal development objectives and apply their knowledge and skills. Able to deal effectively with challenging or sensitive staff issues. Develops constructive relationships and networks within the organization and outside.
IT Essential
Ability to use IT databases. Computer literate, proven ability to use word, excel and email.
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.
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 St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)