North Bristol NHS Trust

Head of Integrated Discharge Service

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Job summary

We are looking for an individual who is highlymotivated and enthusiastic about positively impacting the discharge experience for patients, families, carers and staff, whilst ensuring that people leave the acute setting in an appropriate and timely manner.This exciting role gives a unique opportunity to work with expert clinical and operational teams within North Bristol Trust, as well as within our Transfer of Care Hub and at wider System level, to ensure we deliver effective, safe and excellent care to our patients.The post holder will have recent expert knowledge of leading large teams, in either acute or community settings and have a proven track record of delivering meaningful and sustained change. The successful candidate will possess a strong ability to build successful teams whilst supporting, influencing and motivating staff to deliver challenging targets through times of change.The post holder is expected to provide proactive and visible leadership across the discharge services and we are looking for someone who is ambitious, focused and passionate about patient care, shaping the challenge and opportunities within the current NHS. You will be well supported by an experienced leadership team and have opportunities for personal development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will;

be responsible for the development and delivery of the IDS service, along with support for the provision of the Transfer of Care Hub (ToC Hub)

be responsible for service development, evaluation, research and audit of Discharge Services in NBT

provide Leadership and consultancy for discharge related inquiries both within NBT and as a lead within the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care System (ICS)

deputise for the Associate Director of Integrated Discharge in appropriate forums and support strategic development of Discharge Strategy across the ICS

This role will require the participation in the on-call rota which includes weekends and bank holidays as required.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Details

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-NBR5382

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Be responsible for the development and delivery of the IDS service, along with support for the provision of the Transfer of Care Hub (ToC Hub)

  1. Be responsible for service development, evaluation, research and audit of Discharge Services in NBT

  1. Provide Leadership and consultancy for discharge related inquiries both within NBT and as a lead within the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care System (ICS)

  1. Deputise for the Associate Director of Integrated Discharge in appropriate forums and support strategic development of Discharge Strategy across the ICS

Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Be responsible for the development and delivery of the IDS service, along with support for the provision of the Transfer of Care Hub (ToC Hub)

  1. Be responsible for service development, evaluation, research and audit of Discharge Services in NBT

  1. Provide Leadership and consultancy for discharge related inquiries both within NBT and as a lead within the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care System (ICS)

  1. Deputise for the Associate Director of Integrated Discharge in appropriate forums and support strategic development of Discharge Strategy across the ICS

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 2-years senior experience at an 8A or above in a healthcare
  • At least 4-years experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

  • 2-years working in acute hospitals at a senior level of 8A or above
  • Experience of working in an operational role within an acute hospital

Knowledge

Essential

  • Masters level degree in related field, or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Working towards a masters-level qualification in related field
  • Working understanding of the challenges related to flow and discharge within and from hospitals
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 2-years senior experience at an 8A or above in a healthcare
  • At least 4-years experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

  • 2-years working in acute hospitals at a senior level of 8A or above
  • Experience of working in an operational role within an acute hospital

Knowledge

Essential

  • Masters level degree in related field, or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Working towards a masters-level qualification in related field
  • Working understanding of the challenges related to flow and discharge within and from hospitals

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director for Integrated Discharge

Cathy Daffada

cathy.daffada@nbt.nhs.uk

07974506398

Details

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-NBR5382

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


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