Job summary
- To work autonomously within the hospital demonstrating effective time management skills to manage a varied caseload and complexity.
- To assess, advise and support the ward with the appropriate Discharge Pathway to meet the individual patient's level of need. For complex pathway 0 patients including Domestic violence, modern day slavery, human trafficking and homelessness.
- To contribute to effective discharges, ensuring adherence to Trust policy at all times.
- To support and upskill the wards and MDT on discharge planning and pathways and appropriate service pathways.
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Patient Flow Liaison team, holding responsibility for team development.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
- To lead and provide support to the Patient Flow Liaison Team, with an overview of the teams' caseload, to ensure the correct level of support is available for the team.
- To deliver training in board rounds, Pathways, and system support tools including Discharge checklist to support assessments as required ensuring safe discharge planning with the correct identified level of support for discharge.
- To support discharge for those patient's case managed by IDT when IDT not available.
- To support increase in the percentage of pathway 0 patients.
- To oversee assessments and appropriate referrals for discharge planning.
- To communicate with patients / families / carers / care Homes of the discharge process and plans and lead on discharge planning meetings as required to support the Flow Liaison team.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work independently on ward areas, seeking senior level of support as required on tasks outside of identified competency.
- Provide education, support and advise to the Flow Liaison team and ward staff on the discharge process and pathways
- To represent Complex Flow Improvement, lead where applicable and to provide team development and case load updates to Managers and inform Flow Lead of blockages.
- Escalate and report any concerns via Complex Flow Improvement Lead to highlight delays in discharge.
- Supports delivery and modification of patient care in line with protocols, ensuring all care is accurately documented.
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of discharge pathways across the variety of Community services e.g. intermediate care, Social Services and primary care services, the eligibility and referral criteria.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector including Local councils.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work independently on ward areas, seeking senior level of support as required on tasks outside of identified competency.
- Provide education, support and advise to the Flow Liaison team and ward staff on the discharge process and pathways
- To represent Complex Flow Improvement, lead where applicable and to provide team development and case load updates to Managers and inform Flow Lead of blockages.
- Escalate and report any concerns via Complex Flow Improvement Lead to highlight delays in discharge.
- Supports delivery and modification of patient care in line with protocols, ensuring all care is accurately documented.
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of discharge pathways across the variety of Community services e.g. intermediate care, Social Services and primary care services, the eligibility and referral criteria.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector including Local councils.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
