Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you an experienced registered nurse with a good understanding of the discharge pathways? Are you passionate around helping patients/carers/families to be informed around discharge options to them? Then this role could be for you!
Our current Discharge Hub model on both Acute Sites - Eastbourne Hospital and the Conquest Hospital in Hastings is changing. We are forming a new Transfer of Care Hub (TOCH) which will be an integrated model working with key stakeholders including the Divisional Wards, Social Care, Voluntary Services, Housing, Homeless Services, and of course our patients/carers and families who use this service.
The TOCH will work 7 days a week so weekend work/bank holidays will be expected.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Lead on the discharge of patients within the service.
- Participate in the education, development, and supervision of other staff members within the TOCH.
- Support and educate the staff within the wards and divisions around the discharge process/pathways and support complex case management.
- Act as a role model for staff.
- Liaise with the multidisciplinary staff to meet the needs of the patients and carers/families. i.e. Local Authority/Housing/VCSE/CHC/ICS
- Liaise with partner and external organisations to achieve discharge outcomes.
- Act as the patients advocate with regard to discharge planning.
- Maintaining contact with patient's, carers, and relatives in relation to discharge planning and supporting conversations.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based practice.
- Facilitate safe and timely discharge from hospital.
- Maintaining and updating Electronic Patient Record systems in relation to Discharge Ready status and discharge plans.
- Completing complex assessments, i.e., Continuing Healthcare (Fast Tracks), and Trusted Nurse Assessor forms.
- Enhanced knowledge around Mental Capacity Assessment and Best Interest Decisions.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Extensive knowledge of the discharge process through relevant postqualification training and experience - acute or community
Desirable
- Diploma/ 1st Level Degree in Professional Practice
- Case management training course
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in an acute care setting
- Recent relevant Discharge planning experience
- Demonstrates enhanced skills supportive of the role
- Proven experience in delivering training
- Staff supervision experience
- Understanding of budgetary controls
Desirable
- Involved in a range of management issues
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 .
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Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest
Hastings
TN37 7RD