Rapid Discharge Facilitator

Job overview

This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:

• Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
• University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.
• Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board

An exciting opportunity has arisen to provide 12 months maternity cover 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 Rapid Discharge Facilitator will be based in our Triage hub, providing hospital discharge guidance and support 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.

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.

Main duties of the job

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 someone 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

The post holder will be well supported within MPFT with a robust Personal Development Conversation outlining clear objectives and training needs. There will be regular professional and clinical supervision and opportunities to link in with the wider clinical networks across MPFT.

For more information please contact: Suzanne Andrews Service Manager on 0300 303 0697