Job summary The post holder will work as a key member of the Rapid Transfer Service, whose aim is to ensure the timely, effective, appropriate and safe discharge of patients requiring supportive discharge, from the acute into a community setting.
The role involves liaising with hospital, community, GP's and private facilities, in order to promote safe and robust discharge/transfer of care.A clinical background for this post is essential.
Main duties of the job The post holder will assist the multi-professional team, giving support and advice, and acting as a resource for all aspects of complex discharge planning, including NHS funded continuing healthcare.The post holder will work at the interface between hospital and the community, providing expert advice on discharge planning for patients and facilitating, through holistic assessments, appropriate discharge into the community with the support of the patients GP, Community Hospitals, Integrated Care Centres, Health and Social Care Village Facilities, Hospice, care Homes, Community Matrons, Specialist Nurses, Intermediate Care or Specialist Community Services.
Also facilitating discharge for individuals who live outside of East Kent.Promote collaborative working with all other organisations and individuals to ensure effective support for patients, according to their social and clinical needs.
The post holder will actively promote and support the principle of Home First.
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Person Specification Experience Essential Nursing degree/Occupational Therapy degree/Physiotherapy degree.
1st Level Registered nurse NMC registration.
Minimum of 2 years working within a Health &/or Social Care environment at Band 6 (or equivalent).
Evidence of recent study and continuing professional development.
Experience of discharge planning within an acute care setting Desirable Community experience or qualification.
Experience of working within both acute and primary care.
Skills Essential Excellent and effective communication skills, written and oral.
Ability to converse in a positive manner with all levels of staff, patients and relatives/carers.
Resourceful, ability to work on own initiative and apply judgement.
Ability to remain calm under pressure, and in stressful situations.
Demonstrate understanding of issues related to confidentiality of data and patient information.
Ability to act as the patient's advocate.
Able to demonstrate a patient orientated approach to work.
Ability to demonstrate personal resilience, especially under times of pressure Desirable Demonstrate an understanding of issues related to equal opportunities.
Experienced and proficient in word processing, database and spreadsheet Knowledge Essential A good understanding of the importance of discharge planning, Knowledge of National Polices and Acts relating to legislation to support safe and sustainable discharge.
Desirable NHS plan.
Clinical Governance.
NMC Agenda.
Essence of Care.
Qualifications Essential Understanding of government policy and guidance on Discharge Planning.
Clinical Assessment skills and decision making Desirable 1st level registration Diploma in nursing or similar AHP qualification ENB 998 Other Essential Upholds and models the Trust values Excellent interpersonal skills Dynamic, flexible personality