Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the Rapid Community Discharge Service based at RBH. We are looking to recruit a band 5 discharge facilitator for the Rapid Community Discharge. You will be working as part of a small team who work across 7 days a week Monday - Sunday to support and enable the effective flow of patients from the acute hospital ensuring successful and timely onward transition to the next step in the patient's pathway. This role entails working with multi-systems partners to ais patients' safe discharges from the acute unit to various community settings. You will be working closely with the organisation, integrated teams, key stakeholders, and partners.
Excellent communication is a key skill required for the role; you will have previous experience of working in the NHS. You will have excellent organizational and computer skills and be able to demonstrate an ability to navigate various systems and software packages.
We are looking for an excellent communicator who can work closely with key stakeholders within the Acute Trust delivering a community driven discharge to assess approach to discharge
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a Junior discharge facilitator for the Rapid Community Discharge Team based at RBH
The postholder will need to work closely with key stakeholders within the Acute Trust - delivering a community driven, discharge to assess approach to discharge - enabling the effective flow of patients into the right service at the right time.
The team will work to ensure a seamless interface between RBH colleagues identifying patients medical fit for discharge, and then ready to leave hospital.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
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Educated at degree level NVQ 4 or equivalent.
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People and networking skills to work effectively with colleagues and system partners - with excellent listening and communication skills. Excellent computer skills with knowledge of the various systems
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Calm approach and ability to prioritise and work within a busy team.
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Experience of working in a community service setting
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
-
Educated at degree level NVQ 4 or equivalent.
-
People and networking skills to work effectively with colleagues and system partners - with excellent listening and communication skills. Excellent computer skills with knowledge of the various systems
-
Calm approach and ability to prioritise and work within a busy team.
-
Experience of working in a community service setting
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- NVQ 4 or equivalent
- Excellent computer skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a community services setting
- Ability to effectively challenge stakeholders while maintaining effective relationships
- Knowledge of hospital discharge process
Desirable
- Previous experience of multi-agency collaboration working across professional boundaries
- Experience of working in a hospital discharge setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously with individuals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to network and build relationships at all levels
- Time management skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail where accuracy is vitally important
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively within a team
- IT skills
- Evidence of excellent planning and organisational skills - and ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant National policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Knowledge of QI Methodology
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- NVQ 4 or equivalent
- Excellent computer skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a community services setting
- Ability to effectively challenge stakeholders while maintaining effective relationships
- Knowledge of hospital discharge process
Desirable
- Previous experience of multi-agency collaboration working across professional boundaries
- Experience of working in a hospital discharge setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously with individuals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to network and build relationships at all levels
- Time management skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail where accuracy is vitally important
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively within a team
- IT skills
- Evidence of excellent planning and organisational skills - and ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant National policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Knowledge of QI Methodology
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
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).
