Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join this exciting new post within the Integrated Discharge Team. We are a dynamic team that brings a variety of skills and knowledge. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimising hospital bed utilisation by managing the Ealing Bridging process and pathway. This will help to reduce the length of stay by ensuring timely, safe transfer/discharge of patients to the most appropriate and agreed environment.
Main duties of the job
Have the professional knowledge and leadership skills to take the lead in troubleshooting, communicating and assisting the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT), Ward Discharge Practitioners and Ward Managers/Matrons/MDT to ensure that all electronic communications relating to length of stay and discharge is updated daily.
Instigate and co-ordinate daily meetings with ward discharge co-practitioners/ nurse in charge/IDT to understand and act upon required treatment plan, escalations. To attend all routine and emergency bed meetings, to give and feedback on escalations.
Work in close partnership with all hospital colleagues including all members of the multidisciplinary team across health and social care.
Operate independently and proactively to ensure safe and timely discharges.
Single point of communication to manage patients under the bridging pathway.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- Evidence of extensive experience and knowledge in complex discharge planning. Ability to teach and assess learning needs of junior staff
- Evidence of working across different agencies, recognising the contribution made by each agency
- Educated to diploma level or relevant professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of discharge planning within the acute setting
- Experience of working with older people and their specific need
- Proven experience at working across directorate
Desirable
- Understanding of Discharge to Assess Pathways
- Experience of working alongside community partners
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skill
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Evidence of risk management skill
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills and experience
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- Evidence of extensive experience and knowledge in complex discharge planning. Ability to teach and assess learning needs of junior staff
- Evidence of working across different agencies, recognising the contribution made by each agency
- Educated to diploma level or relevant professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of discharge planning within the acute setting
- Experience of working with older people and their specific need
- Proven experience at working across directorate
Desirable
- Understanding of Discharge to Assess Pathways
- Experience of working alongside community partners
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skill
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Evidence of risk management skill
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills and experience
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).
