Job summary
To develop strong working relationships with different ward teams to improve Patient Flow
The post holder will need to be an effective communicator able to deal with a variety
of people both internally and externally.
Maintain momentum of discharge planning throughout the entire process; supporting and working in partnership with other members of the MDT; doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other Hospital Assessment and Discharge Team members.
Maintain the overview of discharge planning arrangements for all patients on the ward; act as central point or contact for patients, carers, families, other professionals and specialist teams and the ward-based MDT with regards to issues relating to discharge.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team in achieving timely, safe and effective transfer & discharges from AMU/AAU.
The post holder must be willing to undertake training appropriate to the role.
To undertake any further duties appropriate to the grade as directed by the Ward Sister /Charge nurse.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for discharge, underpinned by Trust values.
Assist members of the team in the co-ordination of the clinical activities
Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Act to ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard, in line with Trust and CQC standard
Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of their medication, advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the education of the patient and their significant others
Assist with the evaluation of care and initiate any action required, for example liaising with the multidisciplinary team of doctors as appropriate
Undertake any reasonable and relevant clinical or non-clinical functions commensurate with their banding.
Recognise and act on situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being
Co-ordinate and support other members of the caring team who may be responsible for implementing specific aspects of nursing care.
Investigate and report accidents, incidents and losses and provide initial support for the member of staff or patient involved, in line with Trust policy.
About us
About the Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.
We have nearly 7,000 members of staff that arePROUD to Carefor nearly one million people.Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics. We're one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff says they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing significant Capital year on year in our estate.
We have recently completed a £30m expansion of our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and are planning an ambitious £60m development of an Ambulatory Diagnostics Centre at West Middlesex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education and Development
- Be responsible for, and demonstrate personal professional development, maintain up to date clinical skills and ensure mandatory training is always current.
- Be aware of current developments within the nursing profession and within the NHS
- Participate in team and ward meetings
- Participate in established research projects and clinical audit in local area
- Assist in on-going development of the ward as a positive learning environment
- Ensure own appraisal is always in date and personal development plan is completed.
- Work in a supportive way with learners and HCAS/MSWs, providing knowledge and feedback as required.
- Participate in local teaching sessions.
Clerical responsibilities (in the absence of the ward clerk)
- To receive patients, relatives and visitors on the ward in a friendly and welcoming manner, referring to nursing staff as necessary.
- To deal with any telephone enquiries and ensure messages are recorded or passed on as appropriate.
- To undertake clerical tasks relating to the safe and efficient running of the ward. This will include:
- The CERNER system is kept up to date.
- all new patients have case note folder prepared on arrival.
- trace old notes of patients admitted/ case note tracking.
- prepare nursing folders for each patient.
- check that patients notes are in order and that the filing of results is done daily.
- assist in tracing missing reports and results.
- arrange any outpatient appointments on discharge and see that the doctors letters are prepared.
- arrange patient transport.
- ensure that all patient folders are complete before leaving ward.
- check and ensure timely dispatch of electronic discharge summaries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education and Development
- Be responsible for, and demonstrate personal professional development, maintain up to date clinical skills and ensure mandatory training is always current.
- Be aware of current developments within the nursing profession and within the NHS
- Participate in team and ward meetings
- Participate in established research projects and clinical audit in local area
- Assist in on-going development of the ward as a positive learning environment
- Ensure own appraisal is always in date and personal development plan is completed.
- Work in a supportive way with learners and HCAS/MSWs, providing knowledge and feedback as required.
- Participate in local teaching sessions.
Clerical responsibilities (in the absence of the ward clerk)
- To receive patients, relatives and visitors on the ward in a friendly and welcoming manner, referring to nursing staff as necessary.
- To deal with any telephone enquiries and ensure messages are recorded or passed on as appropriate.
- To undertake clerical tasks relating to the safe and efficient running of the ward. This will include:
- The CERNER system is kept up to date.
- all new patients have case note folder prepared on arrival.
- trace old notes of patients admitted/ case note tracking.
- prepare nursing folders for each patient.
- check that patients notes are in order and that the filing of results is done daily.
- assist in tracing missing reports and results.
- arrange any outpatient appointments on discharge and see that the doctors letters are prepared.
- arrange patient transport.
- ensure that all patient folders are complete before leaving ward.
- check and ensure timely dispatch of electronic discharge summaries.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Knowledge of Social care in UK
- Computer skills (certified course)
- minimum qualifications of A levels
- good knowledge of English language
Desirable
- evidence of working with innovative computer programmes
- evidence of managing difficult conversations
- managing workflow and patient safety
- previous experience of working in a similar role
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Knowledge of Social care in UK
- Computer skills (certified course)
- minimum qualifications of A levels
- good knowledge of English language
Desirable
- evidence of working with innovative computer programmes
- evidence of managing difficult conversations
- managing workflow and patient safety
- previous experience of working in a similar role
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).