Job summary
We have the opportunity for a permanent Complex Discharge Practitioner (CDP) to join the Complex Discharge Team (CDT) at UHS. We are seeking a patient focused and highly motivated Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join us.
The successful applicant will be responsible for guiding patients and their families through the discharge process by completing assessments, supporting wards, gathering clinical evidence and coordinating with different local authorities.
The role is full time with working hours from 8-4pm. It will be expected that you will work some weekends.The CDT works across the Trust. We facilitate the timely and efficient discharge of patient with complex needs with safety always as our priority. As a CDP you will be on the wards, using your clinical reasoning skills to understand the patient's clinical presentation, prognosis and discharge pathway.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. We would also encourage applicants to get in contact with the team to find out more about the role and visit the department.
About us
What we can offer you
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities What youll do
The post holder will need a keen interest in the timely and efficient discharge process of patients with complex needs, undertaking the assessment and discharge planning of patients within the defined clinical area, working under direction of the Complex Discharge Lead, using their clinical knowledge and experience to support other members of the team, completing their own assessments and interventions where indicated. The post holder will also be responsible for the management of identified B2-4 staff, to carry out supervision including appraisals.
What were looking for You will be expected to be a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills. You will be required to liaise with family members, patients and members of the Multidisciplinary Team on a regular basis and be competent with IT systems that facilitate this. You will need to demonstrate an ability to work in a busy and pressurised environment, be able to provide highly specialised clinical discharge planning advice both within the Trust and externally, to other team members, and to health and social care professionals.
In return we can offer you the opportunity to develop your managerial skills and gain a wider knowledge with regards to Health and Social care systems and processes. You will also form an integral part of the Trust wide training strategy for complex discharge.
Additional information Interviews will be held on 7th June 2023.
If there is a huge volume of applications, the post may be closed early.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities What youll do
The post holder will need a keen interest in the timely and efficient discharge process of patients with complex needs, undertaking the assessment and discharge planning of patients within the defined clinical area, working under direction of the Complex Discharge Lead, using their clinical knowledge and experience to support other members of the team, completing their own assessments and interventions where indicated. The post holder will also be responsible for the management of identified B2-4 staff, to carry out supervision including appraisals.
What were looking for You will be expected to be a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills. You will be required to liaise with family members, patients and members of the Multidisciplinary Team on a regular basis and be competent with IT systems that facilitate this. You will need to demonstrate an ability to work in a busy and pressurised environment, be able to provide highly specialised clinical discharge planning advice both within the Trust and externally, to other team members, and to health and social care professionals.
In return we can offer you the opportunity to develop your managerial skills and gain a wider knowledge with regards to Health and Social care systems and processes. You will also form an integral part of the Trust wide training strategy for complex discharge.
Additional information Interviews will be held on 7th June 2023.
If there is a huge volume of applications, the post may be closed early.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
- Professional and clinical knowledge around complex discharge issues, and a willingness to develop such knowledge
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience in using the APEX complex discharge database
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience across a broad range of clinical areas within an acute UK hospital setting
- Experience in involvement with complex discharge
- Experience of managing own caseload of patients and supervising the caseload of more junior staff members
- Basic understanding of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and associated processes
- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Social Services
- Working knowledge of the legislation concerning complex discharge
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Experience of supervising junior staff members
Desirable
- Experience of teaching
- Specialist interest in complex discharge
- Knowledge of current issues within Healthcare and Social Care
- Knowledge of how health care, social care, voluntary,private and clinical commissioning groups work together
- Experience of working in an integrated team, and/or across acute/community organisationsal boundaries
Skills
Essential
- Communicates effectively in both spoken and written English
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
- Ability to recieve and communicate highly complex and sensitive information concerning patients medical condition and care planning
- Ability to manage conflict and negotiation Ability to deal with situations requiring analysis and assessment around suitability for discharge, which may not always be straightforward
- Ability to work accurately and prioritise workload in order to deliver agreed objectives and KPI's
- Ability to prioritise own workload and the workload of junior staff
- Ability to manage multiple demands in relation to workload and work with a flexible approach
- Able to advocate for patients and relatives
- Ability to participate in research in relation to role in complex discharge
- Well developed IT skills
- Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to co-ordinate complex discharge plans
Desirable
- Experience of writing reports and analysing data
- Experience of contributing to complaint responses
- Experience in managing HR issues such as sickness, performance etc
- Experience of leading patient centred meetings
Special requirements
Essential
- Flexible working arrangements across 7 days
- Ability to manage change
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
- Professional and clinical knowledge around complex discharge issues, and a willingness to develop such knowledge
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience in using the APEX complex discharge database
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience across a broad range of clinical areas within an acute UK hospital setting
- Experience in involvement with complex discharge
- Experience of managing own caseload of patients and supervising the caseload of more junior staff members
- Basic understanding of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and associated processes
- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Social Services
- Working knowledge of the legislation concerning complex discharge
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Experience of supervising junior staff members
Desirable
- Experience of teaching
- Specialist interest in complex discharge
- Knowledge of current issues within Healthcare and Social Care
- Knowledge of how health care, social care, voluntary,private and clinical commissioning groups work together
- Experience of working in an integrated team, and/or across acute/community organisationsal boundaries
Skills
Essential
- Communicates effectively in both spoken and written English
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
- Ability to recieve and communicate highly complex and sensitive information concerning patients medical condition and care planning
- Ability to manage conflict and negotiation Ability to deal with situations requiring analysis and assessment around suitability for discharge, which may not always be straightforward
- Ability to work accurately and prioritise workload in order to deliver agreed objectives and KPI's
- Ability to prioritise own workload and the workload of junior staff
- Ability to manage multiple demands in relation to workload and work with a flexible approach
- Able to advocate for patients and relatives
- Ability to participate in research in relation to role in complex discharge
- Well developed IT skills
- Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to co-ordinate complex discharge plans
Desirable
- Experience of writing reports and analysing data
- Experience of contributing to complaint responses
- Experience in managing HR issues such as sickness, performance etc
- Experience of leading patient centred meetings
Special requirements
Essential
- Flexible working arrangements across 7 days
- Ability to manage change
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
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).
