Job summary
Renal Unit
Champneys Ward
Discharge Coordinator
Band 6
An exciting opportunity to work within our renal unit for a full time Band 6 registered nurse as a discharge coordinator. The renal unit looks after our local population of renal patients as well as patients from further afield. The ward cares for patients with kidney disease encompassing acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease and renal transplantation. There are 2 haemodialysis units, one of which looks after acutely unwell patients and a home dialysis unit. Our outpatient clinics provide care for patients along their renal pathway. You will contribute to the provision of excellent patient care and facilitate the safe discharge of patients; ensuring required services are in place prior to discharge.
You should be comfortable in giving information to patients to help them make informed choices about their options on discharge and services available to them. You are expected to have excellent communication skills in order to liaise appropriately with key members of the multi-disciplinary team and both primary and secondary teams.
Opportunities for study, teaching, research and service development are available and encouraged as part of this role within the team. Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and team work skills.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and effective and safe management of patient discharges.
- Using a holistic approach in assessing patients' individual needs and co-ordinating and liaising with both primary and secondary multidisciplinary teams.
- The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
- To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.
- As skills and competencies develop, in the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward
- To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
- To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
About us
We are one of the country's largest and busiest acute NHS Trusts, serving a diverse population of more than 3.5 million people across south London and beyond.
Our main hospital site in Tooting and other healthcare locations provide a modern, dynamic, caring environment for excellent clinical care, education and research.
We employ around 9,000 dedicated staff across more than 40 different services and specialties. Every day, more than 2,000 patients attend our sites, mainly for outpatient appointments, elective surgery, and in our Emergency Department, made famous as the home of '24 Hours in A&E'.
You can find opportunities in a wide range of occupations and professions, from front-line doctors and nurses through to other health professionals, and essential support and corporate services - all working together to provide outstanding care every time for patients, and the communities we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and effective and safe management of patient discharges.
See attached job description and person specification for full details:
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and effective and safe management of patient discharges.
See attached job description and person specification for full details:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC Registered)
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Desirable
- Accredited renal course or equivalent
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor Course
Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience at Band 5 level post registration
- Experience in renal nursing (renal failure, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and renal transplant patients
- Experience of discharge planning in a relevant acute setting
- Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care according to individual needs
Desirable
- Experience in managing complex health and social care discharges
- Experience of managing and co ordinating shifts.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own work and to co-ordinate complex discharges
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- Ability to adopt an enquiring approach and to be proactive in seeking advice and guidance when required
- Ability to work using own initiative and employ effective methods of problem solving
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of renal replacement therapies
- Understanding of current NHS Nursing issues
- Demonstrates knowledge of discharge processes and patient pathways
- Understanding of procedures for safeguarding adults
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC Registered)
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Desirable
- Accredited renal course or equivalent
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor Course
Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience at Band 5 level post registration
- Experience in renal nursing (renal failure, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and renal transplant patients
- Experience of discharge planning in a relevant acute setting
- Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care according to individual needs
Desirable
- Experience in managing complex health and social care discharges
- Experience of managing and co ordinating shifts.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own work and to co-ordinate complex discharges
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- Ability to adopt an enquiring approach and to be proactive in seeking advice and guidance when required
- Ability to work using own initiative and employ effective methods of problem solving
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of renal replacement therapies
- Understanding of current NHS Nursing issues
- Demonstrates knowledge of discharge processes and patient pathways
- Understanding of procedures for safeguarding adults
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).
