Job summary
Efficient patient flow is essential for all hospitals to ensure that patients are being cared for in the right place at the right time. This is an exciting and challenging role for a dynamic individual who can work autonomously and as part of a team across various sites within SBUHB.
Main duties of the job
SBUHB operates a D2RA model and whenever possible the patient should be assisted to return to their usual place of residence. This may require the short or long term assistance of various agencies/services that operate within the community. The role of the TOCALS practitioner is to co-ordinate the discharge direct from the acute setting by liaising with the MDT, patient and their relatives in the first instance.
The role also requires the individual to assess/screen patients for transfer to NPTH wards that incorporate rehabilitation , stroke and medical wards. . Additionally, the screening of patients that require repatriation to NPT from national and international hospitals is also required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess patients at acute hospital sites with a view to supporting dischargeProvide advice and liaison between community services and acute hospital sites to facilitate a safe discharge.Communicate with patients and their families about discharge planningWhere discharge not appropriate to assess patients with regards to their suitability to transfer to Neath Port Talbot Hospital.Supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and/or post registration students.Develop professional/working relationships with colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess patients at acute hospital sites with a view to supporting dischargeProvide advice and liaison between community services and acute hospital sites to facilitate a safe discharge.Communicate with patients and their families about discharge planningWhere discharge not appropriate to assess patients with regards to their suitability to transfer to Neath Port Talbot Hospital.Supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and/or post registration students.Develop professional/working relationships with colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Knowledge of patient flow and discharge options
Essential
- Patient flow and discharge planning experience
- Experienced band 5 or 6
Desirable
- Experience of primary care/district nursing
- Experience of undertaking FNC and MCA assessments
Essential
Essential
- Car owner/driver essential
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate development
Person Specification
Knowledge of patient flow and discharge options
Essential
- Patient flow and discharge planning experience
- Experienced band 5 or 6
Desirable
- Experience of primary care/district nursing
- Experience of undertaking FNC and MCA assessments
Essential
Essential
- Car owner/driver essential
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate development
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).
