Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated.
To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovationOur High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance.
As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview Working Full Time: 37.5 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity within the Integrated Discharge Team for a Band 7 Team LeaderThe post holder will be responsible to act as a lead in discharge planning across all areas of the trust.The post holder is responsible for managing a team of nurses who are responsible for the assessment and discharge planning of patients with complex needs ensuring the team provide a high quality, effective specialist nursing service to patients.
The post holder will possess expertise in clinical risk evaluation, change management and the provision of educational support to patients, carers and colleagues across organisational and professional boundaries.
Main duties of the job 1) To lead and manage the Integrated Discharge Team on a day to day basis, providing clinical leadership, support and guidance.2) To support members of the team with facilitating discharge plans where there is a dispute with an individual case.3) To assume responsibility for the most complex cases, including leading on the assessment of homeless patients ensuring that statutory responsibilities have been met.4) To assume clinical responsibility for Intermediate Care placements made by the integrated discharge team and to deal with any issues that arising from these placements.5) To ensure discharge pathways, red to green initiative and estimated discharge dates are embedded across the trust.6) Maintains patient records appropriately and records relevant information.7) To work with the appropriate managers to ensure the agreed Hospital Discharge Policy is effectively implemented and reviewed, identifying potential initiatives to promote greater integration between hospital, community and social services.8)To act as the designated clinical link for the Trust in relation to NHS Fully Funded Continuing Care.
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