Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced, motivated individual to join our complex discharge team. You will be predominantly based at Charing Cross Hospital site but will be expected to work across site as required.
We are looking for individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills - highly motivated, with initiative and receptive to feedback. You will have critical thinking skills and be able to work well as part of a team.
The post holder will:
Promote and work within the Discharge to Assess Pathway working collaboratively with patients and their families
Work collaboratively with the ward teams to identify and assess patients care needs and co-ordinate services to support the safe and timely discharge of patients with complex needs, liaising with the multi-disciplinary team and partner agencies across acute and community settings
Hold a case load of complex patients
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, ward based long stay meetings and other meetings as required representing the complex discharge team and acting as a role model
Be expected to actively participate in the education of your peers and other professional groups within the Trust
Main duties of the job
The aim of the Specialist Discharge Nurse role is to deliver high standards of patient care and pathway management in order to ensure a timely, safe and patient centred discharge.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching qualification or equivalent experience in hospital / community team setting
- Knowledge and able to demonstrate current National Policies relating to the field
Desirable
- Relevant specialist course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in acute setting
- Multidisciplinary working
- Experience with supporting Homeless and Overseas clients
Desirable
- Experience / understanding of complex discharge systems in an acute setting
- Experience of interagency and joint working
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- IT skills including Excel, Word and database systems
- Demonstrates the ability to adapt to NHS service developments and new theories for use in the clinical area
- Self-confidence to make informed decisions
- Has basic literacy and mathematics skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching qualification or equivalent experience in hospital / community team setting
- Knowledge and able to demonstrate current National Policies relating to the field
Desirable
- Relevant specialist course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in acute setting
- Multidisciplinary working
- Experience with supporting Homeless and Overseas clients
Desirable
- Experience / understanding of complex discharge systems in an acute setting
- Experience of interagency and joint working
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- IT skills including Excel, Word and database systems
- Demonstrates the ability to adapt to NHS service developments and new theories for use in the clinical area
- Self-confidence to make informed decisions
- Has basic literacy and mathematics skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives
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).
