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Job Overview
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for an AfC Band 7, full or part time position within the Corporate Patient Discharge Project. This project is a key organisational priority in line with our True North ambitions, and the role will be critical to supporting the project’s successful delivery.
The Post Is For a Joint Workstream Owner For The Criteria‑Led Discharge Workstream, to drive the delivery of the workstream objectives.
Key Objectives
* Increase the percentage of patient discharges taking place before 12pm.
* Increase the percentage of patient discharges taking place at weekends.
* Reduce the percentage of patients in hospital with no criteria to reside (MOFD/MFFD).
* Increase the accuracy and completeness of discharge delay related data and nursing admissions data.
The aim of the post is to develop and embed the practice of Criteria‑Led Discharge across the trust (excluding maternity and paediatrics). To be proactive, work collaboratively and engage, teach and apply quality improvement principles to help change culture and practice across specialities and disciplines.
Responsibilities
* Act as joint Workstream Owner within the Corporate Patient Discharge Project, with accountability and responsibility for delivering a Criteria‑Led Discharge process across all in‑scope wards and specialities.
* Lead on criteria‑led discharge training of predominantly Nurses/AHPs and collate and feed back data to key stakeholders.
* Source and analyse criteria‑led discharge and discharge delay data as required.
* Produce a monthly workstream Highlight Report for the Project Board, and periodic presentations to the Project Board.
Benefits
* 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.
* New NHS staff receive 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays and benefits such as NHS pension, discount at selected shops and restaurants, and opportunities for promotion across the Trust.
Values
Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
Contact
For further details / informal visits, contact Clare Hutton, Transformation Manager – clarehutton@nhs.net. If you require any further information on the role, please speak to Dr Anna Newton‑Clarke (anna.newton-clarke1@nhs.net) or Dr Jo McCreanor (jo.mccreanor@nhs.net). If you would like to be considered for the role, please send an expression of interest to Clare Hutton (clarehutton@nhs.net).
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