Job summary
The Community Discharge Assessment Team aims to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and works closely with the multi-disciplinary team, providing expertise in discharge planning and ensuring a seamless transition between hospital and community services. CDAT Discharge Facilitators are a mixture of Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. Please note, we only accept applicants with a registration in either Nursing (NMC), Occupational Therapy (HCPC) or Physiotherapy (HCPC) and you are required to maintain and update your registration in line with the Trusts Professional Registration Body.
The service aims to promote a good discharge experience for patients and their families. Our main areas of work are the ED, SDEC, and the acute assessment wards and we work in collaboration with our community services.
The Community Discharge Assessment Team holistically assess patients and identify opportunities for timely discharge where the patient can be safely managed in the community and avoid an unnecessary hospital admission. The team works together with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver best outcomes for our patients.
Interviews will be held at St James University Hospital in Leeds. If this is a concern, please detail your requirements on your application. Samuel Winterburn on 07712 216004.
Main duties of the job
Discharge Facilitators use their skills to assess patients needs and work in collaboration with our community colleagues to achieve positive outcomes for the patient. The service operates a 7-day service, 365 days a year 08:00 20:00hrs (Monday-Friday) and 08:00 18:00 (Weekends & Bank Holidays).
Each morning the team has a huddle to allocate wards, ED and SDEC. The team will download a list of patients from PPM+ (Patient Pathway Manager) and Symphony Live for the wards, ED, and SDEC to establish which patients need to be assessed. The Discharge Facilitators will then visit each patient and co-ordinate their discharge. Discharge Facilitators will be predominantly based in the area they are working that day, for example in ED or based on the acute wards. Discharge Facilitators will also attend ward MDTs to discuss patients under their caseload. CDAT are commissioned to assess patients who are 16yrs.
Discharge Facilitators adapt to the needs of the patient, working closely with the clinical and non-clinical teams, the patient and their families to carry out a holistic assessment and complete the appropriate documentation. Discharge Facilitators produce referrals to Neighbourhood Nursing Teams, Adult Social Care, Homeless & Housing Teams, Community Rehabilitation Beds, and Third Sector Organisations to achieve the best outcome for the individual.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an
autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and
evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that
they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder
will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at
all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based
theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions,
manual treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex
fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical
reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using
person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.
Prioritises their own workload, and that of the
wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.8.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication
1.9.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of
practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an
autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and
evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that
they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder
will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at
all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based
theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions,
manual treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex
fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical
reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using
person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.
Prioritises their own workload, and that of the
wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.8.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication
1.9.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of
practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description and person specification in the information attached.
Desirable
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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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
