Job summary
The post holder will work within the A&E department based at the Princess RoyalHospital. The post holder will act as an ambassador for Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and play a key role in supporting at the front door of A&E in preventing hospital admissions.Utilising their knowledge of the community services and clinical skills the post holder will work closely with the A&E staff to ensure seamless, safe and effective discharge plans are in place for the person to return back to their usual place of residence as soon as possible, preventing admission to hospital.The post holder will play a key role in using data from incidents, feedback and observation to identify potential improvements or changes within the service which will support effective safe discharge.To treat all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have excellent clinical decision-making skills that willsupport the A&E staff in the management of discharging patients into thecommunity and community beds.The post holder will support with the induction of new staff.The post holder will attend MDT meetings, and support A&E staff with complex discharge functions as required.To provide training and education to A&E staff around what support community services can provide and support in discharge management & processes.
To ensure records and data are maintained in a timely manner and in line with information governance and data sets required for the service.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staffo Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work effectively as a team member in providing and facilitating a highstandard of care.To plan therapy, social and rehabilitative pathways taking account of thefluctuating needs of the patient to assist in discharge and prevent hospital admission.
To offer advice and support and education on healthcare to both patients and carers. To use clinical expertise to be able to support A&E staff in the patientpathway to facilitate rapid discharge and prevent hospital admission.To undertake a holistic assessment of all the patients needs and understand the routes for escalating issues that are not directly resolved by own professional practice.
Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice, to ensure a safe discharge and prevent hospital admission.
To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informedconsent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
To be responsible for maintaining personal accurate and comprehensivepatient treatment records in accordance with SCFT Information Governance and professional bodies.To be responsible for maintaining and developing own competency to practicethrough CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.To work collaboratively with the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) and A&E staffin supporting discharges and the flow of patients thorough the acute floor, to prevent hospital admission.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work effectively as a team member in providing and facilitating a highstandard of care.To plan therapy, social and rehabilitative pathways taking account of thefluctuating needs of the patient to assist in discharge and prevent hospital admission.
To offer advice and support and education on healthcare to both patients and carers. To use clinical expertise to be able to support A&E staff in the patientpathway to facilitate rapid discharge and prevent hospital admission.To undertake a holistic assessment of all the patients needs and understand the routes for escalating issues that are not directly resolved by own professional practice.
Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice, to ensure a safe discharge and prevent hospital admission.
To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informedconsent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
To be responsible for maintaining personal accurate and comprehensivepatient treatment records in accordance with SCFT Information Governance and professional bodies.To be responsible for maintaining and developing own competency to practicethrough CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.To work collaboratively with the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) and A&E staffin supporting discharges and the flow of patients thorough the acute floor, to prevent hospital admission.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification such as a degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses / CPD and reflective practice relevant to clinical speciality
Experience
Essential
- Substantial relevant post-qualification experience covering a broad range
- Experience of supervising junior staff, assistants and students
- Experience of independently managing a clinical caseload
- Contributions to audit and evaluation within a clinical governance framework
- Experience of a range of caseload management and prioritisation systems
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates competency in a range of clinical skills
- Experience of using assessment tools relevant to client group
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for individuals
- Able to plan and prioritise own workload efficiently
- Ability to delegate work to others
- Demonstrates leadership in practice
- Demonstrates advanced communication and negotiation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification such as a degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses / CPD and reflective practice relevant to clinical speciality
Experience
Essential
- Substantial relevant post-qualification experience covering a broad range
- Experience of supervising junior staff, assistants and students
- Experience of independently managing a clinical caseload
- Contributions to audit and evaluation within a clinical governance framework
- Experience of a range of caseload management and prioritisation systems
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates competency in a range of clinical skills
- Experience of using assessment tools relevant to client group
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for individuals
- Able to plan and prioritise own workload efficiently
- Ability to delegate work to others
- Demonstrates leadership in practice
- Demonstrates advanced communication and negotiation 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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
