About this role
Job summary
Have responsibility for the facilitation oftimely and safe discharges/transfers from hospital.
Provide effective communication to ensure that ward discharges occur ina timelyandwell-plannedmanner liaising with patient, carers, ward staff,multi-disciplinaryteamand community partners.
Challenge practice and explore new ways of working with partner organisations
Work with a defined case load and prioritise care from admission to discharge
Act as a resource for all clinical area's related to discharge planning
To deputise for the Complex Case Managers
Participatein the development of nursing and medical staff in all aspects of discharge planning
Main duties of the job
To be proactive in the management of the patient's journey to improve and reduce length of stay Tofacilitaterobust discharge plans/act as a resource for ward staff that enable patients who are assessed as medically fit to be discharged ina timely and safe manner. Toidentifycritical delays in the entire diagnostic,treatmentand care processes and to be proactive in generating solutions that will speed up process.
To support development of a culture within the Trust where discharge planning begins at first contact with patients on admission through formal and informal teaching sessions.
Organise familymeetings and be the lead with allpossible attendeesincluding patients,familiesand external agencies as well as internal.
Toidentifypatients suitable for rehabilitation or for step down area beds asrequired
To work in conjunction with ward multi-professional teams, Social Services and Community partners to proactively manage discharge planning forfacilitatinga timelyand safe discharge from hospital for the patient.
To liaise with multidisciplinary team to highlight any delays in patient pathway on specific ward areas. Tomaintaineffective communication with community partners to ensure continuity of care and safe, effective discharge planning.
To provide advice to ward staff/clinicians on progressing safe andappropriate dischargefor those patients who have complex needs.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.
Job description Job responsibilities
Have responsibility for the facilitation oftimely and safe discharges/transfers from hospital.
Provide effective communication to ensure that ward discharges occur ina timelyandwell-plannedmanner liaising with patient, carers, ward staff,multi-disciplinaryteamand community partners.
Challenge practice and explore new ways of working with partner organisations
Work with a defined case load and prioritise care from admission to discharge
Act as a resource for all clinical areas related to discharge planning
To deputise for the Complex Case Managers
Participatein the development of nursing and medical staff in all aspects of discharge planning
Person Specification
Professional Essential
Registered Professional Health related degree of something similar
Experience Essential
Understanding of continuing Healthcare Experience of discharge planning Understanding of EOL discharge
Role specific Essential
Knowledge of health services Demonstrable higher levels of communication Able to perform assessment, planning and implementation Understanding of local and national policy in relation to discharge
Personal Essential
Communication Skills Organisation/Team management skills Motivated/enthusiastic Reliable, Approachable and Flexible Ability to Travel
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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)