Integrated Discharge Team Assistant Practitioner - Coventry, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

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Coventry, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Under supervision of trained staff the post holder will be responsible for screening / assessing new patients that attend the wards at UHCW.

Provide specific functional assessments and case manage individual patients, contributing to effective discharges, ensuring adherence to Trust policy at all times.

*Discharge Team Assistant Practitioner - Full time. The successful applicant starts as a band 3 and can progress onto band 4 once they have completed all in-house competencies months) with the aim that you will be released to work towards the assistant practitioner qualification and/or complete in house competencies to progress onto a band 5 position.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active individual to join our team. The Discharge Team will provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within this specialist area.

You will work within an inter-disciplinary team, completing holistic assessments and liaising with the Multi disciplinary team to coordinate safe, timely discharges.

The team work collaboratively with community services and specialist services both within the hospital and in the community to ensure a patient's needs are met within the most appropriate community environment.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society.

We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.

We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

This post is based at UHCW site, but the post holder will be required to work across both sites to meet service demands as required.

You will attend board rounds and case manage multiple cases within your agreed level of competence for your banding. You will need to be able to organise and prioritise your time and case load effectively. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work well under pressure.

This post offers excellent career opportunities, academic prospects and can support you to develop your competencies across the multi professions.

If you would like to be a key team player and are committed to promoting a seamless service, do not hesitate to contact us.

Please see the Job Descriptions for Bands 3, 4 and 5 under Supporting documents on the right.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.