Discharge Support Assistant - Leicester, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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Leicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Specialist Medicine

Ward 30 LRI

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a enthusiastic pro-active individuals to work as Discharge Support Assistant.

We are looking for people who will be able to work on their initiative as well as part of a team.

The Discharge Support Assistant is to improve outcomes of patients being discharged once medically fit. You will be part of the ward team in this valuable and supportive role.

The Wards can have a high turnover of patients; as well as complex and complicated discharge for patients on End of Life pathways.

Early identification of potential needs and additional support is very important in achieving a short length of stay and reduces risk of potential readmission.

This role with include full time hours/ shift times to be discussed but may include weekends and bank holidays.

To work closely with the ESM Discharge Team to promote a discharge ethos amongst the wider MDT, supporting the UHL beds and base wards programme which ensures that strategic and operational plans meet the needs of the specialism.

This will complement the CMG beds and LoS programme.

To focus directly on the needs of the patients requiring support and facilitation to be discharged from the acute hospital
To develop close working relationships with your ward teams, providing clinical and administrative support to the multiprofessional team, having delegated responsibility under the direction of an appropriate registered healthcare professional
Act as a clinical expert and professional resource for patients, their carers and the multiprofessional team in relation to the discharge process.
To drive a team culture alongside colleagues working together.
Act as an advisor regarding discharge to community settings and various other discharge destinations

If you are successful you'll become part of a talented, passionate team of people, committed to providing the best care for patients.

As a substantive member of the team you will enjoy one of the most competitive and flexible benefits packages offered by any employer in the UK.

On top of your basic salary, you will receive
- at least 27 days' holiday each year,

NHS Pension Scheme including Life Assurance
Option to buy/trade in Annual Leave
25 year Long service award
Salary Exchange arrangement offering applicable Tax, National Insurance and Pension savings on new cars, cycles and onsite living accommodation
Exclusive 'Salary Maxing' Benefits Portal to access benefits from home or work
Generous Maternity / Paternity / Adoption and Shared Parental leave
Flexible Working
Free travel via 'Hospital Hopper' across the three Hospital sites
AMICA staff counselling service
Slimming World classes
Selfreferral to Physiotherapy
Emotional Resilience workshops
Onsite fruit and veg stalls

please see attached job description and person specification

This will complement the CMG beds and LoS programme.

To focus directly on the needs of the patients requiring support and facilitation to be discharged from the acute hospital
To develop close working relationships with your ward teams, providing clinical and administrative support to the multiprofessional team, having delegated responsibility under the direction of an appropriate registered healthcare professional
Act as a clinical expert and professional resource for patients, their carers and the multiprofessional team in relation to the discharge process.
To drive a team culture alongside colleagues working together.
Act as an advisor regarding discharge to community settings and various other discharge destinations