Main area Nurse/AHP Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Will consider a12 month secondment if internal) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Job ref 421-CORP-1124C
Employer Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Harrogate District Foundation Hospital Town Harrogate Salary £43,742 - £50,056 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/05/2024 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 7
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area as well as across North Yorkshire and Leeds. We also provide children’s services in the North East in County Durham, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Gateshead and Sunderland.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is one of only two trusts in Yorkshire and Humber to be awarded HSJ’s Top 100 Best Places to Work. We believe that You Matter Most, and this is reflected in what we value: Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to join HDFT to lead the implementation of a new digital platform OPTICA, to work with clinical multi-disciplinary teams, patient, relatives and carers to ensure patients are safely discharged in a timely, caring and compassionate manner.
In addition the role will support embedding the systems and processes required to accurately capture and record non criteria to reside (NCTR) in all inpatient areas. The data is externally reportable and requires strong engagement with NHSE, internal analyst teams as well as ward staff and medical teams.
The role requires excellent staff engagement to deliver training and support to the end users of OPTICA.
Main duties of the job
* Lead the implementation of OPTICA to embed the systems and processes required to accurately capture and record criteria to reside in all inpatient areas.
* The post holder will work collaboratively with LTUC, PSC, the Clinical Operational Manager and the HARA service manager for the community discharge Hub and ARCH to help provide effective management of patient discharges.
* To support a home first, act now culture, embed the discharge to assess approach, promote understand of deconditioning and the risks associated with extended stays in hospital, and alongside the Service Manager for the Community Discharge Hub and ARCH support increased understanding of community alternatives including virtual beds
* Provide a visible presence supporting and liaising with the staff to support timely discharges and lead the development of a culture of criteria lead discharge.
* Provide support to ensure accurate and timely information is uploaded to OPTICA.
* Actively check OPTICA daily to ensure tasks are visible and escalate and supportively escalate any issues that are delaying discharge for patients who do not have criteria to reside.
* Develop and produce policies and guidance around the use of OPTICA.
* Work collaboratively with the analysts and patient systems team to collect data and interpret accurately, validate the data ready for submission to NHSE.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for personal and professional development. We can also offer the following:
* An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
* Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Values lie at the heart of who we are, what we do and the culture we want to establish, having a direct impact upon both colleagues and the public we service. Our values are Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
Candidates new to the NHS will receive 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays and a number of benefits such as NHS pension, discount at selected shops and restaurants, and opportunities for promotion across the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information please refer to the attached job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
qualification and experience
* NMC/HCPC registered
* Evidence of leadership development
* Extensive post registration experience as senior nurse/AHP
* Power BI/Data analytical experience/knowledge
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and are signatories of the Mindful Employer Charter which underlines our commitment to enhancing the emotional wellbeing of all staff. This commitment begins when you apply to work at our organisation. We will support individuals through reasonable adjustments both at interview and during ongoing employment. In line with the principles of flexible working and improving work life balance, all advertised full time posts will be considered for job share or part time.
We welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, physical or mental health condition, addiction or other healthcare need.
We take pride in being a partner organisation in the Yorkshire and Humber Clinical Research Network and are committed to supporting research activity as part of the services we provide. We have research projects running across all specialties which are providing evidence and informing local and national practice.
All applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates, on their application. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered for the relevant eligible roles. Skilled Worker Sponsorship will not be provided for Band 2 or Band 3 roles. Please note that at this time HDFT is not recruiting from countries on the World Health Organisation Workforce Support and Safeguard List, 2020. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
All job offers are subject to Agenda for Change T&C’s, excluding medical posts. Offers may also be subject to a Standard or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate, dependent on the position.
HDFT takes its responsibility for the Safeguarding of Children & Vulnerable Adults seriously. Each member of staff must comply with the HDFT policy, procedures and strategies relating to Safeguarding.
In submitting an application form, you automatically authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process, should you be appointed.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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