Role Summary
To provide expert discharge planning advice and support, particularly in regards to care provision, to a range of Health and Social Care colleagues in both acute and community settings.
To be flexible and support the development of the new team and the services it provides.
To support patient flow by working collaboratively with other Health and Social Care colleagues to identify, avoid and resolve delays associated with discharge from an acute hospital.
About the Role
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More Detail About The Role
The Northern Hospital Discharge Team (HDT) and Single Point of Access Team (SPOA) have recently been combined. This has generated the exciting opportunity for a Band 6 to join our new team!
You will have experience of working with patients in both acute and community settings, as well as experience of discharging patients from an acute hospital setting; however, if you are confident, innovative and have a broad range of clinical experience to draw on these would also be valuable skills.
The role will be varied and is expected to develop over the coming months, as the newly formed team adapts to a new model of working and seeks to improve the discharge process for those patients requiring some form of care when they leave hospital.
Previous experience in assessing, planning and reviewing care is essential. An understanding of the range of care available to patients to both avoid hospital admission and to support hospital discharge is also essential.
The post holder will also be expected to identify, record and to work collaboratively to resolve any delays associated with discharge from an acute hospital, therefore understanding the Pathways for discharge from hospital and how to access them is also essential.
We are a friendly and supportive team, who work closely with colleagues from all areas of Health and Social Care, both acute and community based. There are considerable opportunities within the role to develop your own skills and knowledge base in relation to Health and Social Care provision and to contribute to service development.
Please do contact us for further information or if you have any queries, we’d be happy to chat with you or to meet you in person to discuss the role further.
Working Pattern: Covering 7 days a week 8am - 6pm
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Sandra Walsh, HDT Manager or Claire Amos HDT Team Lead: 01271 322625 or sandrawalsh@nhs.net, claireamos@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
