Complex Discharge Team Leader

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

Main duties of the job

The Complex Discharge team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are looking to appoint to an opening for a Band 7 Team leader role, initially on a fixed term/ secondment opportunity. The role is fast-paced, varied, and incredibly interesting, supporting the wider hospital and enabling patients to progress closer to their discharge following acute care. We are looking for someone with good communication skills, who is reliable and driven, with a clear passion for excellent patient care. The post holder will have a variety of leadership responsibilities within the immediate team and also hold a diverse patient caseload according to the service needs. We are a really friendly team and like to support one another and have fun in our work, helping patients to remain independent and have a safe, quality discharge on leaving our hospital.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for managing the teams undertaking the assessment and discharge planning of patients within the defined clinical area, working under the direction of their Complex Discharge Operational Lead. In addition, act as a case manager using their clinical knowledge and experience to support the day-to-day operational functions of the teams, completing their own assessments and interventions where indicated.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Professional Registration in an appropriate health care discipline.
• Degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
  
  

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Professional and clinical knowledge around complex discharge issues, or a willingness to develop such knowledge.
• Broad range of post registration experience within an acute hospital setting.
• Experience in involvement with complex discharge.
• Basic knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Social Services
• Working knowledge of the legislation concerning complex discharge
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Experience of supervising junior staff members
• Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of written communications in relation to our patient group
• Ability to participate in research in relation to role in complex discharge
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to co-ordinate complex discharge plans
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in using the APEX complex discharge database
• Experience of teaching
• Knowledge of current issues within Healthcare and Social Services
• Knowledge of how health care, social care, voluntary ,private and clinical commissioning groups work together
• Experience of contributing to the investigation of complaints
• Experience of leading planning meetings
  
  

Values and behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together