Discharge Liaison Sister / Charge NurseNHS
Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the South Staffordshire Hospital Discharge Team based at Great Wyrley Health Centre.
The role of the Discharge Liaison Sister / Charge Nurse will be based in our Triage hub, providing clinical expertise to our referring acute hospital trusts. The main referring hospitals in the South of the county are Russell's Hall Hospital, Newcross Hospital, Walsall Manor Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be part of a triage team that receive referrals from inpatient wards for patients with complex needs who require ongoing support following hospital discharge. The role includes the triaging of patients' needs as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a key role in decision making. Part of the role of the Discharge Liaison Sister / Charge Nurse will be to support end of life patients to receive the best quality care in the place of choice determined by the patient.
The post holder will liaise with a variety of people (service users, colleagues, member of the acute hospital team, families/carers and other professionals) to provide an accurate assessment of an individual's ability/potential for reablement via the discharge to assess pathways alongside supporting admission avoidance assessments to prevent a hospital admission.
Job description
The post holder will be working autonomously as part of a hub and spoke model and will be expected to be able to use their own initiative and professional judgement although they will be well supported by the surrounding team and through the clinical and professional networks accessible through the community teams.
The service currently operates a 7 day a week service through the hours of 8am to 8pm including weekend and bank holidays. This would be negotiated on a pro rata basis.
We are looking for a Nurse that has a passion for making a difference to our patients, someone who wants to enable individuals to live their best lives through the use of our reablement service. We are also looking for an enthusiastic and innovative individual who possesses effective telephone and communication skills, IT skills, and exceptional organisational skills.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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