Clinical Band 7 RN Operational Discharge and Flow Support
The new HHFT Operational Discharge and Flow Support Team has been formed via the merger of the existing Discharge Lounge and Transfer Teams on the Winchester and Basingstoke sites, and we are excited to recruit into our Band 7 RN Clinical role.
Working collaboratively with the Site and Duty team, In-patient and clinical areas, and our Integrated Discharge Teams amongst others, the Operational Discharge and Flow support Team will positively impact the patient experience and Operational Performance by supporting earlier discharges from the wards via the Discharge Lounges, and earlier movement from our Emergency Departments and assessment areas.
Responsibilities
* Use sound clinical judgement, reasoning and leadership skills to facilitate inpatient and assessment areas to utilise the Discharge Lounges to their full potential, and assist early identification of suitable patients.
* Ensure that all members of the team utilise our IT systems to facilitate this, and update data accurately.
* Prepare patients in the days leading up to discharge for seamless transfer to the lounges where they will receive appropriate care until discharge.
* Undertake and delegate clinical transfers and ensure that they communicate effectively with the Duty Manager to intuitively and proactively create flow across the hospital sites in a flexible and responsive manner.
* Actively participate, encourage, and drive the team to work dynamically with key stakeholders to provide targeted support to alleviate blockages and barriers to flow.
* Be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the Operational Discharge and Flow Support Team, including rostering, training and education, sickness/performance monitoring and annual leave, participating in all HR processes in conjunction with the Clinical Leads for the team.
Qualifications
* Band 7 RN Clinical role.
* Interest in Discharge and Flow.
* Motivated and passionate in supporting the new Operational Discharge and Flow Support Team, the Operations Centre Team, and the Trust to achieve Clinical and Operational targets.
Benefits
Accommodation may be offered to successful candidates, depending on availability.
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