We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated 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 a 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 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 specialties.
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.
Job responsibilities 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. Person Specification Experience 2 years senior experience at an 8A or above in healthcare. At least 4 years experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams. 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 Masters level degree in a related field, or equivalent experience. Working towards a masters-level qualification in a 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.
Associate Director for Integrated Discharge
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