Job summary
The Complex Discharge Practitioner (Band 5) is responsible for delivering skilled nursing care within a multidisciplinary setting, ensuring safe and efficient discharge planning for patients with spinal cord injuries.
The role contributes to maintaining a high standard of patient care, empowering junior staff and facilitating effective communication among care teams. It involves promoting excellence in practice and ensuring quality service delivery in alignment with organisational values and guidelines.
**Please note that we have no access to OSCE support courses, and nurses pending registration are welcome to apply but must be able to evidence that they have satisfied the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination Test of Competence**
Main duties of the job
- Provide patient-centered care and maintain specialist knowledge in spinal injuries.
- Act as a resource for junior staff and facilitate their professional development.
- Contribute to the assessment, planning and implementation of care needs.
- Ensure effective communication with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Uphold the organisation's diversity and equal opportunities policies.
- Participate in monitoring and improving care standards, including audits.
- Liaise with other professionals to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Manage time effectively to avoid delays in patient discharge planning.
- Promote evidence-based practices and assist in quality initiatives.
- Deputize for the Senior Complex Discharge Practitioner when required.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Patient Care and Clinical Practice:
- Maintain and improve professional competence.
- Assess and address the care needs of spinal cord injury patients.
- Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their safety and dignity.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary meetings to support discharge planning.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families during distressing situations.
- Communication:
- Manage sensitive information with tact and empathy.
- Support patients and families in understanding rehabilitation goals and discharge plans.
- Provide clear, accurate communication through various platforms and meetings.
- Education and Training:
- Mentor junior staff, students and visitors.
- Deliver formal and informal teaching sessions on discharge planning and rehabilitation.
- Keep updated with trends in healthcare and participate in continuing professional development.
- Risk Management and Safety:
- Identify and address risks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Participate in infection control and risk management initiatives.
- Maintain accurate patient records and adhere to confidentiality policies.
- Resource and Staff Management:
- Monitor and manage department resources efficiently.
- Support staff induction and ensure adherence to Trust guidelines.
- Facilitate in-house training and promote a positive working atmosphere.
- Service Improvement:
- Assist in implementing service enhancements based on evidence and audit results.
- Contribute to the development of patient and public involvement initiatives.
- Suggest and implement improvements to services, emphasizing professional responsibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Patient Care and Clinical Practice:
- Maintain and improve professional competence.
- Assess and address the care needs of spinal cord injury patients.
- Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their safety and dignity.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary meetings to support discharge planning.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families during distressing situations.
- Communication:
- Manage sensitive information with tact and empathy.
- Support patients and families in understanding rehabilitation goals and discharge plans.
- Provide clear, accurate communication through various platforms and meetings.
- Education and Training:
- Mentor junior staff, students and visitors.
- Deliver formal and informal teaching sessions on discharge planning and rehabilitation.
- Keep updated with trends in healthcare and participate in continuing professional development.
- Risk Management and Safety:
- Identify and address risks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Participate in infection control and risk management initiatives.
- Maintain accurate patient records and adhere to confidentiality policies.
- Resource and Staff Management:
- Monitor and manage department resources efficiently.
- Support staff induction and ensure adherence to Trust guidelines.
- Facilitate in-house training and promote a positive working atmosphere.
- Service Improvement:
- Assist in implementing service enhancements based on evidence and audit results.
- Contribute to the development of patient and public involvement initiatives.
- Suggest and implement improvements to services, emphasizing professional responsibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ Allied Health
- Professional with current registration with NMC/HCPC/Professional Standards Authority
- Degree/ Diploma in relevant profession
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months experience as a registered professional.
Desirable
- Experience within spinal injuries
- Experience with complex discharge management
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative and under pressure
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication skills. Written, oral and electronic.
- Ability to adapt to changing pressure of work
Knowledge
Essential
- High level communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work within a team and on own initiative
- Articulate and knoweldgable of skills required to deliver high standard of care
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of social care and CHC funding streams
- Knowledge of NHS equipment/ system
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ Allied Health
- Professional with current registration with NMC/HCPC/Professional Standards Authority
- Degree/ Diploma in relevant profession
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months experience as a registered professional.
Desirable
- Experience within spinal injuries
- Experience with complex discharge management
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative and under pressure
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication skills. Written, oral and electronic.
- Ability to adapt to changing pressure of work
Knowledge
Essential
- High level communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work within a team and on own initiative
- Articulate and knoweldgable of skills required to deliver high standard of care
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of social care and CHC funding streams
- Knowledge of NHS equipment/ system
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NSFT
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
