Job summary
Discharge Case Manager - Band 6 - Full time
An exciting opportunity to join IUCT Acute as a Discharge Case Manager.
You will be responsible for undertaking timely nursing assessments and Fast track discharges., liaising with Continuing health Care. Supporting the safe and effective discharge planning of patients from acute wards into the community. Completing Home First assessments.
Starting discharge planning on admission and supporting ward staff with complex discharges. ensuring safe and timely discharges
Main duties of the job
To complete Nursing assessments and Fast track Discharges.
Supporting ward staff with complex discharges
Completing Home First referrals
Supporting End of Life patients to be discharged
Liaising with IUCT Community
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviors which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Registered Nurse Qualification
- Experience in Discharge Planning
- Knowledge of the Continuing Health care process
- Previous Hospital experience
Experience
Essential
- Able to complete a nursing assessment
- ability to be an effective advocate for the patient
- Able to demonstrate good oral and written communication
- Effectively manage own time
- Excellent record Keeping skills
- Understanding of the Home First process
- Understanding of Board rounds
- Understanding of the different types of discharge
Desirable
- Able to undertake audits
- Understanding of no criteria to reside
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to continual professional development
- A flexible approach to working patterns
- Ability to work weekends and bank holidays
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Registered Nurse Qualification
- Experience in Discharge Planning
- Knowledge of the Continuing Health care process
- Previous Hospital experience
Experience
Essential
- Able to complete a nursing assessment
- ability to be an effective advocate for the patient
- Able to demonstrate good oral and written communication
- Effectively manage own time
- Excellent record Keeping skills
- Understanding of the Home First process
- Understanding of Board rounds
- Understanding of the different types of discharge
Desirable
- Able to undertake audits
- Understanding of no criteria to reside
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to continual professional development
- A flexible approach to working patterns
- Ability to work weekends and bank holidays
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).
