Job summary
Job title: Emergency Department High Frequency User Practitioner ( Nurse/ AHP Therapist)
Band: 6
Base: Leicester Royal Infirmary Emergency Department. You may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility is required across the three main hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital). If your initial location is one of these sites excess travel reimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporary change of base.
Reports to: Senior / Team Leader Emergency Floor Discharge Practitioner
Accountable to: Discharge Matron. Deputy Head of Nursing/ Head of Nursing (professionally accountable to lead AHP therapist)
Main duties of the job
To be based in the UHL but working collaboratively across CMG's and with community partners to identify and proactively work with those individuals who are High Frequency Users of the Emergency Department . To promote and advocate for the care provision and the smooth transition of patients in the acute care areas (Emergency Department & Emergency Floor) and ensure that patients are cared for in the appropriate environment. The practitioner will act as the clinical and professional resource to the multi- professional, multi-agency team, patients and carers identified as a High Frequency User of the Emergency Department.
To be based in the UHL but working within the Primary and Secondary interface to identify and proactively work with the multidisciplinary team. To promote the care provision and the smooth transition of patients in the acute care areas (Emergency Department & Emergency Floor) and ensure the patient is cared for in the appropriate environment.
The practitioner will act as the clinical and professional resource to the multi- professional team, patients and carers within their specialist service.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work autonomously, as part of the University Hospitals Of Leicester High frequency Users program and the Leicester Royal Infirmary Emergency Floor,whilst building and maintaining relationships and networks with Partners both internal to UHL and external within the Community.
- To work alongside the Emergency Department MDT and High frequency users MDT to identify and respond to unmet needs in those individuals who present as High Frequency Users to the Emergency Department. To advocate on behalf of patients to promote safe and timely discharge from the Emergency Department and to avoid admission into hospital
- Ensure that robust systems are in place for effective monitoring of performance against national and local indicators and any other reporting requirements. The post holder will be expected to be familiar with all local and NIHCE guidance relevant to the speciality.
- To develop and maintain an accurate and effective record keeping system, collecting statistical data and writing reports on a regular basis, and presenting to appropriate forums within and external to Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work autonomously, as part of the University Hospitals Of Leicester High frequency Users program and the Leicester Royal Infirmary Emergency Floor,whilst building and maintaining relationships and networks with Partners both internal to UHL and external within the Community.
- To work alongside the Emergency Department MDT and High frequency users MDT to identify and respond to unmet needs in those individuals who present as High Frequency Users to the Emergency Department. To advocate on behalf of patients to promote safe and timely discharge from the Emergency Department and to avoid admission into hospital
- Ensure that robust systems are in place for effective monitoring of performance against national and local indicators and any other reporting requirements. The post holder will be expected to be familiar with all local and NIHCE guidance relevant to the speciality.
- To develop and maintain an accurate and effective record keeping system, collecting statistical data and writing reports on a regular basis, and presenting to appropriate forums within and external to Trust.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictions to practice
- Qualification in teaching/mentoring
Trust Values
Essential
- Awareness of Trust values and adequate example given
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 or above in specialist area, or relevant area with transferable skills.
- Experience in discharge planning
Desirable
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working with multi-disciplinary teams
Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a demanding environment
- Works well under pressure
- Able to organise own workload
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication both written and verbal.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictions to practice
- Qualification in teaching/mentoring
Trust Values
Essential
- Awareness of Trust values and adequate example given
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 or above in specialist area, or relevant area with transferable skills.
- Experience in discharge planning
Desirable
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working with multi-disciplinary teams
Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a demanding environment
- Works well under pressure
- Able to organise own workload
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication both written and verbal.
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).
