Admission Avoidance Lead/Sister-Charge Nurse

Current vacancies NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Medicine Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 309-UCLH-5619

Site UCLH Town London Salary £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 02/01/:59

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified and experienced nurse to join our Integrated Discharge Team as the Admission Avoidance Lead. We are seeking a highly committed and motivated individual who will ensure that we are providing a patient-focused discharge service to patients in our Acute areas - Acute Medical Unit and Emergency Services.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with previous experience of managing a Discharge service, excellent communication skills and an innovative and flexible approach.

Main duties of the job

This post is specifically responsible for the leadership within the IDS department and the development of processes to reduce the length of stays and to facilitate the timely and the safe discharges of the patients with complex care needs.

The post holder will also lead a team of nurses in continuing to build a discharge service that works across the Trust to ensure safe, timely and effective transfer of patient care on discharge. They will have the ability to build relationships with staff across all disciplines between both the hospital and within the community services. They will also provide a strategic overview of the service and work to develop effective systems to reduce the number of delayed discharges. They will also deputise for the IDS Senior Nurse when requested.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person specification Knowledge and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
• Honours degree (Level 3/ FHEQ Level 6) completed or 50% achieved; commitment to completion
• Teaching course
• Relevant clinical course
• Recognised Leadership course
• NVQ assessor

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' relevant clinical and managerial experience in a senior position experience
• Proven track record of leadership
• Evidence of clinical competence and regular clinical practice

Skills and Abilities

• Able to manage a team including developing potential and performance management
• Responsiveness & Flexibility - responds flexibly to changing needs & seeks better ways to deliver services. Adopts a mindset that embraces change as an opportunity to progress
• Achieving delivery - ensures goals are achieved and services delivered through personal commitment to make a tangible contribution to healthcare.
• Influencing Change - communicates clearly & effectively, deploying a range of different techniques to win support from others and bring about change

Communication

• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.
• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
• Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
• Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care

Personal and People Development

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
• Evidence of working as preceptor/facilitator/ mentor
• Reflective in Practice
• Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Specific Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of discharge services & standards.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world-class research, innovation and creativity.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Julius Dela Paz Job title Senior Nurse Lead, Integrated Discharge Services Email address