Job summary
A great opportunity has arisen to work along side the Discharge Team , here at Worthing Hospital, as a FastTrack Discharge Co-ordinator . Experience is preferred but full training will be given to the right candidate .
We are a professional , friendly and supportive team , with a strong focus on patient first and patient experience.
Full induction will be given and personal and professional development is always encouraged and supported.
** Previous applicants need not apply**
Main duties of the job
See Job description for full details
- To complete Fastrack assessments for our end of life patients.
- Attendance at daily huddle and board rounds to identify patients appropriate for a Fastrack
- Attendance at weekly MDT (multi-disciplinary team) meetings on each ward in caseload.
- To liaise with relatives All age continuing health care members of the MDT and our community partners . ,
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as key-worker to co-ordinate individual complex discharges- with Main focus on End of life and Fastrack completion.
Ensure compliance with NSF for NHS Continuing Healthcare and act as the Trusts liaison with All Age NHS Continuing Healthcare .
Act as Trust experts in discharge planning, assisting and supporting the MDT to drive and co-ordinate discharges, ensuring effective, timely intervention from all disciplines
Assist wards and teams with understanding and using the Home First Model
Support the integrated Discharge Hub in matching patients to pathways
Provide education in discharge planning to members of the MDT or other professional groups requiring this teaching
Support transfers to NHS funded community venues/services
Participate in the development of Trusted Assessment for care transfers
Monitor performance associated with discharge, identifying gaps in service provision that may have a detrimental effect on length of stay, delayed transfers of care or patient experience
Work with multi-agency representatives to reduce length of stay, numbers of super-stranded patients and delayed transfers of care, to achieve performance targets related to discharge
Facilitate Trusts compliance with current legislation relating to discharge planning
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments cant be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as key-worker to co-ordinate individual complex discharges- with Main focus on End of life and Fastrack completion.
Ensure compliance with NSF for NHS Continuing Healthcare and act as the Trusts liaison with All Age NHS Continuing Healthcare .
Act as Trust experts in discharge planning, assisting and supporting the MDT to drive and co-ordinate discharges, ensuring effective, timely intervention from all disciplines
Assist wards and teams with understanding and using the Home First Model
Support the integrated Discharge Hub in matching patients to pathways
Provide education in discharge planning to members of the MDT or other professional groups requiring this teaching
Support transfers to NHS funded community venues/services
Participate in the development of Trusted Assessment for care transfers
Monitor performance associated with discharge, identifying gaps in service provision that may have a detrimental effect on length of stay, delayed transfers of care or patient experience
Work with multi-agency representatives to reduce length of stay, numbers of super-stranded patients and delayed transfers of care, to achieve performance targets related to discharge
Facilitate Trusts compliance with current legislation relating to discharge planning
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments cant be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse on current NMC register Qualified Health or Social Care Professional on HCPC register
Desirable
- a) Teaching & Assessing b) Mentorship c) Experience in completing Fastracks
Communication
Essential
- Good oral communication skills to establish and maintain relationships
Desirable
- Good written communication skills
- Experience in Communication of unpleasant and/or upsetting information
- Ability to empathise and reassure in stressful situations
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse on current NMC register Qualified Health or Social Care Professional on HCPC register
Desirable
- a) Teaching & Assessing b) Mentorship c) Experience in completing Fastracks
Communication
Essential
- Good oral communication skills to establish and maintain relationships
Desirable
- Good written communication skills
- Experience in Communication of unpleasant and/or upsetting information
- Ability to empathise and reassure in stressful situations
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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).
