Specialist Discharge Nurse

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Promote and work within the Discharge to Assess Pathway working collaboratively with patients and their families
Work collaboratively with the ward teams to identify and assess patients care needs and co-ordinate services to support the safe and timely discharge of patients with complex needs, liaising with the multi-disciplinary team and partner agencies across acute and community settings
Hold a case load of complex patients
Be expected to actively participate in the education of your peers and other professional groups within the Trust
You will become part of a team with a wealth of experience, both clinically and administratively, who will be able to offer you support, training and guidance as you develop your career with us
The post holder will be required to participate in the weekend and bank holiday service cover arrangements
To deliver high standards of patient care and pathway management to reduce delayed transfers of care across the trust, ensuring a safe, patient centred discharge
To undertake / coordinate the assessment of patients' needs
To act as the SMH Discharge Hub screener on a rotational basis
To deputise for the Discharge Team Manager as required, attending Trust meetings where relevant to the role
To assist in identifying educational needs of staff in other services and contribute to developing and delivering educational opportunities to staff within the hospital and externally
To line manage, provide clinical supervision and support and undertake PDR's with allocated junior staff
To work within the Trust's Discharge Lounge when required ensuring patients are transferred home safely and to maximum overall utilisation of the unit
The post holder is required to work on the weekend and bank holiday rota as part of their contracted hours
We are looking to recruit an experienced, motivated individual to join our complex discharge team. You will be predominantly based at Charing Cross Hospital site but will be expected to work across site as required
We are looking for individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills - highly motivated, with initiative and receptive to feedback. You will have critical thinking skills and be able to work well as part of a team
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share
Environmental sustainability Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment