Discharge Flow lead
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area Lead Nurse Older People's Mental Health.Grade NHS AfC: Band 6Contract 6 months (Please seek permission from current line manger before applying for secondment position.)Hours Part time - hours per week Job ref -OPC-0- Site Cubley Court/ Bluebell/ Tissington HouseTown DerbySalary £, - £, pa, pro rataSalary period YearlyClosing //5 :
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
This exciting opportunity has arisen to work specifically into the Older Adult inpatient wards supporting reduced length of stay and and improving the patient journey through our services.
As a registered practitioner you are personally accountable for your professional practice and have a legal/professional responsibility to service users, colleagues, employers and self.
We are looking for someone who can work autonomously and is able to liaise with external partners to improve patient outcomes.
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with the Matron and band 4 flow coordinators to ensure safe and timely discharge from Older Adult inpatient wards.
You will provide professional oversight to the band 4 flow coordinators based within in-patient settings.
You will represent the Older Adult wards at flow pathway meetings and liaise with system partners to achieve timely discharge from all 4 Older Adult inpatient wards.
You will demonstrate a professional image of nursing to promote a positive image of the Trust for staff, people under our care, carers and the community as a whole.
Within your role you will support the role of the Matron by:
• Providing strong clinical leadership, ensuring evidence based practice is delivered to improve the quality of and shape responsive discharge processes.
• Monitoring and ensure quality of Nurse placement assessments and provide education as required.
• Supporting junior colleagues within the process to discharge.
• Supervising, and promoting staff development for the band 4 flow coordinators.
You will have a broad understanding of the Derbyshire pathway discharge process and will form links into the wider system partner pathway.
The post holder will utilise support from Matron, HoN, Clinical leads and ward managers and report to Matron.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the Trust.”
Benefits include:
1. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
2. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
3. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
4. Generous NHS pension scheme
5. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
6. Health service discounts and online benefits
7. Incremental pay progression
8. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
9. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
10. Health and wellbeing opportunities
11. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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We are looking for an experienced mental health nurse to be part of the inpatient offer someone who is focused on making a positive difference to people’s lives and can support flow.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
12. Recent and relevant, post-qualification nursing experience as Registered Mental Health Nurse
13. Post qualification experience.
Desirable criteria
14. Community experience
15. Experience working with older adults
16. Experience in working with people with Dementia
17. Evidence of up-to-date Personal Development Plan/Professional Portfolio
Qualifications
Essential criteria
18. Mentorship/SSSA trained
19. Supervision trained
Desirable criteria
20. Evidence of leadership skills such as motivation, facilitation, mentorship, etc
Skills
Essential criteria
21. Knowledge of MHA/Capacity act/Legal frameworks
Addintion Requirement
Essential criteria
22. Willingness and capability to commute between sites as required by the role
Further details / informal visits contact
NameKate SalesJob titleMatronEmail information
Older Adult Inpatient Matron
Bluebell, Cubley and Tissington Wards